Here’s what you should know.
1. Mr. Luhana argues disposable scopes will limit infection risk because of the instrument’s single nature use.
2. The FDA recently approved two new single-use endoscopes and a new sterile duodenoscope that doesn’t require cleaning.
3. Mr. Luhana notes the duodenoscope’s cost is slightly lower than reusable scopes’ cost.
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