The Newest Tech for Your Practice | August 2021-GIE Journal Article Single-use Duodenoscope

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This report discusses emerging technologies in the field of duodenoscopes and their potential to reduce exogenous infections associated with endoscopic procedures. The report reviews four duodenoscopes with disposable end caps, one end sheath, and two disposable duodenoscopes. The effectiveness of these technologies in terms of procedural success rates, reduction of duodenoscope bacterial contamination, clinical outcomes, safety, and financial considerations are all discussed.<br /><br />The report highlights that these emerging technologies have the potential to eliminate or reduce exogenous infections during endoscopy requiring a duodenoscope. Disposable duodenoscopes, in particular, can eliminate the risk of exogenous infection but further data on their effectiveness outside of expert centers is needed. The report emphasizes the importance of postmarketing surveillance culture studies and real-life patient infection analyses in assessing the efficacy of these technologies.<br /><br />The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Technology Committee, which prepared the report, aims to provide reviews and evaluations of existing, new, or emerging endoscopic technologies. The committee uses evidence-based methods, including literature searches and analysis of clinical studies and adverse events. The reports are intended solely for educational and informational purposes and are not meant to establish a legal standard of care or to encourage or discourage any particular treatment or payment.<br /><br />Overall, the report provides an overview of the emerging technologies in the field of duodenoscopes and highlights the need for further research and evaluation of their effectiveness, safety, and economic impact.

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Single-use duodenoscopes and duodenoscopes with disposable end caps.

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Instrument & Accessory Used Duodenoscope

Organ & Anatomy Small Bowel

Keywords

emerging technologies

duodenoscopes

exogenous infections

endoscopic procedures

disposable end caps

procedural success rates

duodenoscope bacterial contamination

clinical outcomes

safety

financial considerations