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Manual cleaning is just as important as the automated steps of repro-
cessing. It reduces bioburden on the surface of a scope as well as in
its working channels.
Is it OK to use the same brush to clean channels on more than one
scope? Absolutely not, but when wearing my accreditation surveyor
hat I've seen techs attempt to justify the worrisome practice by claim-
ing they don't want to waste a new brush at the end of a day. They
also point out scopes are run through cycles in automated endoscope
reprocessors (AERs) that integrate all of the channels. That may be
true, but using the same brush on multiple endoscopes increases the
risk, however small, of cross-contamination and should never be
done.
E N D O S C O P E R E P R O C E S S I N G
REPROCESS THE PROCESS.
Published data proves the ASP EVOTECH
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outcome than manual cleaning in conjunction with a traditional AER.
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organic and bioburden removal from 98.8% of surfaces
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For more study results, please visit www.aspjj.com.
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ECR when selecting those
cycles that contain a wash stage. Not all endoscopes can be automatically cleaned, but may
be high level disinfected. The EVOTECH
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will be responsible for the manual leak testing and manual cleaning of the scope per the
manufacturer's instructions for use. Please refer to the EVOTECH
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connection diagrams for more detailed information regarding cycle capabilities.
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2 Ofstead, C. L., Wetzler, H. P., Snyder, A. K., & Horton, R. A.
(2010). Endoscope reprocessing methods: A prospective
study on the impact of human factors and automation.
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