How a Contaminated Medical Scope Can Spread Deadly Infections

Flexible endoscopes have become essential tools for diagnosing and treating a wide range of digestive disorders, allowing physicians to perform complex procedures without traditional surgery. However, concerns have emerged when certain reusable scopes proved difficult to disinfect completely between procedures. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,contaminated reusable duodenoscopes have been associated with outbreaks …