Endoscopes and biocides

Microbial Resistance and Biocides

Biocides under Pressure

The European Coatings Conference "Novel Biocide Technology" in Berlin. Dirk Meine. On 6 and 7 February, 98 biocide experts from 16 countries met in Berlin to discuss innovations regarding antimicrobial agents for in-can and film conservation in view of the implications of the new EU Biocidal Products Directive. The intensive discussions during the conference made quite clear: There are highly i...

Guideline Implementation: Processing Flexible Endoscopes.

The updated AORN "Guideline for processing flexible endoscopes" provides guidance to perioperative, endoscopy, and sterile processing personnel for processing all types of reusable flexible endoscopes and accessories in all procedural settings. This article focuses on key points of the guideline to help perioperative personnel safely and effectively process flexible endoscopes to prevent infect...

Rinsability of Orthophthalaldehyde from Endoscopes

Orthophthalaldehyde high level disinfectants are contraindicated for use with urological instruments such as cystoscopes due to anaphylaxis-like allergic reactions during surveillance of bladder cancer patients. Allergic reactions and mucosal injuries have also been reported following colonoscopy, laryngoscopy, and transesophageal echocardiography with devices disinfected using orthophthalaldeh...

Lumens and endoscopes: meeting cleaning basics.