FDA Lays Down Strict Disinfection Guidance In Wake Of Scope Incidents
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
The agency sped up release of a final guidance on reprocessing reusable devices, including a strict set of protocols for endoscope cleaning, disinfection data, and design guidelines, following reports of serious bacterial infections linked to duodenoscopes.
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