Abstract:Objective:
Duodenoscopy-associated infections and outbreaks are reported globally despite strict adherence to duodenoscope reprocessing protocols. Therefore, new developments in the reprocessing procedure are needed.
Design:
We evaluated a novel dynamic flow model for an additional cleaning step between precleaning and manual cleaning in the reprocessing procedure.
Methods:
A parallel plate flow chamber with a fluorinated ethylene propylene bottom plate was used to mimi… Show more
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