Endoscope brushing standards have come a long way—and the shift goes beyond best practice, it’s a critical technique in patient safety.

Historically, general-purpose reusable brushes were used across devices, and cleaning effectiveness was judged solely by visual inspection. There was no standardized requirement to prove that brushes were actually removing harmful bioburden.

Check out the graphic for the full evolution—from legacy methods to today’s proactive, performance-driven approach