The risk of transmission of microorganisms by contaminated duodenoscopes remains a pertinent concern for ERCP practices. This report describes microbial challenge studies in a single-use device recently cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The device, analogous to a condom, appears to effectively prevent \u201coutside-in\u201d microbial contamination of the high-risk elevator region and the leading end of the endoscope and device channel. The same device also provides \u201cinside-out\u201d protection by sealing in existing contaminants, preventing potential transmission to the patient. Bench studies confirmed that mechanical and optical performance of the endoscope was not compromised by the device.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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