Here’s what you need to know.
1. The FDA released guidelines for manufacturers intent on limiting cross-contamination from valves and accessories used with flexible GI endoscopes.
2. The guidelines address the potential of contamination from backflow to water bottles through irrigation channels lacking a backflow-prevention feature.
3. The FDA also calls for proper labeling to inform medical professionals whether or not equipment is reusable.
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GI leader to know: Dr. Ivan Friedrich of The Gastroenterology Group of Northern New Jersey
