FDA Recommends Transition to Duodenoscopes with Disposable Components to Reduce Risk of Patient Infection

News Release: FDA recommends health care facilities and manufacturers begin transitioning to duodenoscopes with disposable components to reduce risk of patient infection – U.S. Food & Drug Administration (free)

Commentaries: FDA: Hospitals Should Start Switching to Duodenoscopes with Disposable Endcaps – NEJM Journal Watch (free) AND Hospitals Should Replace Infection-Prone Scopes With Safer Models, F.D.A. Says – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free) AND FDA Urges Transition to Disposable Duodenoscopes – Medscape (free registration required)

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