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• Olympus Duodenoscope Recall Issued Over Elevator Tip Linked To Infections

  January 21, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  An Olympus duodenoscope recall has been announced to replace forceps elevator tips that may transfer bloodborne infections and diseases from one patient to another between uses.

• Surgical Infections from Dirty Duodenoscopes Highlighted in Senate Report

  January 18, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Device manufacturers, hospitals and the FDA knew for years that duodenoscopes were linked to antibiotic-resistant infection outbreaks, a senate report warns.

• FujiFilm Duodenoscope Infections Targeted By New Cleaning Instructions

  December 28, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Fujifilm has issued new reprocessing instructions for one of its duodenoscopes to prevent the spread of blood borne diseases during ERCP procedures.

• Olympus Endoscope Recall Issued Due to Risk of Distal Ends Becoming “Abnormally Hot”

  December 9, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Olympus has issued an Endoeye endoscope recall following a report that the end of the device can overheat, potentially putting patients and users at risk of a burn injury.

• Nursing Home Patients May Carry Drug-Resistant Bacteria Into Hospitals: Study

  December 1, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study warn that five percent of nursing home patients admitted to hospitals carry colonies of a potentially deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria without showing symptoms.

• Custom Ultrasonics Endoscope Washer Recall Issued Under Consent Decree

  November 16, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has ordered a recall of endoscope cleaning devices by Custom Ultrasonics, saying the company has failed to prove that the devices clean and sterilize endoscopes enough to prevent infections.

• Antibiotic Resistant CRE Infections Are Emerging Threat, CDC Warns

  October 13, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The CDC warns of a potential emerging threat from a previously rare form of drug-resistant infection, finding higher-than-expected rates in several major cities.

• FDA Orders Studies on Duodenoscope Infection Transmission Factors

  October 6, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has ordered duodenoscope makers to conduct new studies to see how the devices are being cleaned in hospitals and what is working and what is not.

• Bronchoscope Infection Risk Highlighted in FDA Warning

  September 21, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning of potential hospital-acquired infections associated with reprocessed bronchoscopes.

• New Olympus Duodenoscope Infection Outbreak Identified at Huntington Memorial Hospital in L.A.

  August 21, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  At least three patients at a California hospital are believed to have contracted antibiotic-resistant infections due to the use of duodenoscopes by Olympus.