Can disposable duodenoscopes limit infection risks? 3 insights from an attorney

After the recent flood of duodenoscope-related deaths, Eric Chaffin, an attorney at New York City-based Chaffin Luhana, penned a column for the Legal Examiner examining if disposable duodenoscopes could limit infection risks. 

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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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