PubMed · 1675748
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The decision to reuse or not reuse endoscopic accessories appears simple on the surface. Further reflection, however, reveals that the decision to purchase reusable accessories or reuse disposable accessories is complex and controversial. This article clarifies key issues surrounding the use of disposable and reusable endoscopic accessories. Discussion includes the advantages and disadvantages of disposable and reusable accessories, the issues surrounding reprocessing of reusable equipment, and the issues surrounding the reuse of disposable accessories.
The current climate of falling reimbursements has prompted evaluation of reusing single use (disposable) endoscopic accessories. A number of different accessories have undergone study of both function and sterility after reuse. These studies, albeit limited in number, do show that selected equipment can be sterilized without impairment of function. Nonetheless, despite the data, widespread adoption of accessory reuse remains hampered by lingering concerns over cross-contamination and medical and legal risks.