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I.2 Scope Cleanliness Device

F23 · August 20, 2023

I.2 Scope Cleanliness Device

Problem Description

Endoscopes and bronchoscopes are the medical devices most frequently associated with outbreaks of nosocomial infections due to difficulty in cleaning and disinfection . A large outbreak of P. aeruginosa infections related to bronchoscopy was apparently

caused by a loose biopsy-port cap in the bronchoscopes, thus retaining water residue leading to the growth of this organism.Instrument safety and surveillance methods for bronchoscopy must be improved. Our need statement is: A way to improve scope cleanliness for any patient undergoing a bronchoscopy in order to reduce infections due to insufficient cleaning and disinfection. Solutions could include a new scope design, scope cleaning protocols, and/or other solutions. 

 

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