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What's the Harm? - December 2015 - Outpatient Surgery Magazine

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Ms. Nucci says high-volume endoscopy centers may want to invest in an independent scope leak tester or an automated endo- scope reprocessor (AER) with a built-in leak tester, since these mechanical methods better catch the tiny holes where contami- nants hide. "They're much more efficient and accurate than having a tech hold down a scope under- water to check for bubbles," she says. "Anything that streamlines and stan- dardizes the process while decreasing the risk of human error is beneficial." Reprocessing verification tests You should already be following your devices' reprocess- ing verification methods listed in the instructions for use. But there are a 3 9 6 O U T P A T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E | D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5 Call AOI for Information 800.576.1266 or 949.580.1266 Designed for rinsing Phaco and I/A hand pieces, cannulas, vit cutters, tubing and other instruments with lumen. The QuickRinse ® provides consistent rinsing pressure regardless of the operator, and eliminates hand fatigue caused by repetitive syringe use. 9 Orchard Rd, Suite 111 Lake Forest, CA 92630 www.optisurgical.com info@optisurgical.com Over 3,000 systems in use across the USA

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