Here are four notes:
1. The alert advises providers and facilities to properly maintain, clean and disinfect or sterilize reusable medical devices.
2. Recently, lapses in compliance with recommended reprocessing procedures have occurred.
3. The lapses have lead to a rising number of patient notifications concerning possible exposures.
4. Healthcare professionals are strong advised to share this information with other facilities and colleagues.
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