Single-Use Duodenoscopes for ERCP

In recent years, outbreaks of infections with duodenoscope-associated multidrug-resistant organisms have increased ...

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Reprocessing Improvements, Single-Use Scopes: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Headed

Endoscopy plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions but carries with it a ...

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Study Finds No Differences in Turnover Time Between Reusable, Single-Use Duodenoscopes

Using single-use duodenoscopes in place of reusable scopes does not affect turnover time, according to a new study.

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Do We Really Need All These Disposable Parts?

The single-use versus disposable debate continues in endoscopy, and it applies to the many procedure-associated ...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Single-Use Duodenoscopes Successful In Real-World Study

Endoscopists with varying experience had high levels of procedural success performing ERCP using a single-use ...

JULY 28, 2023

Shorter Protocols for Partially Disposable Scopes Still Effective

The reprocessing of duodenoscopes with disposable tips can be abbreviated without compromising effectiveness for ...

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Report from ACG '22: Study Assesses Learning Curve for Transition to Disposable Duodenoscopes

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Changing  to disposable duodenoscopes requires a training period but not a steep one, ...

OCTOBER 25, 2022

FDA Updates Recommendation Supporting Transition to Fully or Partly Disposable Scopes

The FDA released and updated Safety Communication, reiterating its recommendation that hospitals and endoscopy ...

APRIL 8, 2022

Studies Explore Financial, Environmental Costs Of New Duodenoscopes

New single-use duodenoscopes could have higher financial and environmental costs than the reusable standbys at ...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Survey of Gastroenterologists Indicates Receptiveness to Single-Use Scopes

U.S. gastroenterologists surveyed by an endoscope manufacturer expressed interest in using single-use duodenoscopes ...

JANUARY 20, 2021

Novel Scope With Disposable Elevator Cap Might Be Answer to Infection Risk

A duodenoscope with a disposable elevator cap performed well in a multicenter prospective study, bringing this ...

DECEMBER 7, 2020

What’s Not to Love About Disposable Endoscopic Devices?

Disposable endoscopic devices may be good for infection control, but they are not good for the environment ...

JULY 6, 2020