Jul 13, 2026

Damage Unseen, Infections You Can’t Ignore: Endoscopes and Infection Risks

◆  Key Takeaway Worn and damaged endoscope channels create the scratches, peeling and dents where biofilm takes hold, and this damage can defeat even guideline-compliant reprocessing. GI programs can lower infection risk and repair costs by making borescope inspection routine, improving brushing and flushing technique, giving damage findings a clear repair-or-retire pathway, and verifying inspection…
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