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- Title
Reprocessing flexible endoscopes - pros and cons of a RUMED close to or far from the site of use.
- Authors
Amann, B.; Beilenhoff, U.; Carter, A.; Diedrich, D.; Eberhardt, S.; Fengler, T.; Forster, A.; Gehrmann, K.; Hartwig, A.; Hoppe, M.; Hückinghaus, H.; Jones, A.; Krüger, S.; Metzing, J.; Mock, I.; Papadopoulos, A.; Pozo, H.; Sauer, P.; Schmid, C.; Schreiner, M.
- Abstract
Currently, heat-sensitive flexible endoscopes are reprocessed in central RUMEDs, a RUMED situated within the endoscopy department as well as in decentral RUMEDs. Before deciding where reprocessing is to be carried out, structural and technical prerequisites, manpower as well as organizational and logistical structures must be considered. Regardless of the choice of reprocessing site, reprocessing must meet the same quality requirements. Following manual precleaning and cleaning, flexible endoscopes should preferably undergo automated reprocessing in an automated endoscope reprocessor (AER) using validated processes (EN ISO 15883-4 [5]). Depending on the type of endoscope used, validated reprocessing processes must meet various requirements and include manual precleaning , automated cleaning and disinfection in an AER, drying, and possibly sterilization and storage. That calls for personnel with commensurate specialist knowledge and qualifications. The structural and technical facilities are the key to consistent separation between unclean and clean work steps, reprocessing safety and infection prevention. If sterilization is indicated for medical and hygiene reasons for heat-sensitive components, a suitable low-temperature process should be chosen in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Subjects
ENDOSCOPES; MEDICAL equipment; REUSE of disposable medical devices; MEDICAL equipment reuse; DRYING apparatus
- Publication
Zentralsterilisation, 2019, Vol 27, Issue 4, p258
- ISSN
0942-6086
- Publication type
Article