The CDC and FDA have identified duodenoscopes as high-risk devices due to inadequate reprocessing, leading to MDRO transmission.
The first priority is enhancing reprocessing protocols and ensuring strict compliance with manufacturer instructions.
CBIC Infection Control References:
APIC Text, "Endoscope Reprocessing and Infection Risk," Chapter 10.
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