Society Guidelines-Where Is the Consensus?

Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2020 Oct;30(4):763-779. doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2020.06.008. Epub 2020 Jul 30.

Abstract

With reports of ongoing duodenoscope contamination and pathogen transmission despite strict adherence to manufacturer reprocessing instructions, professional societies continue to release updated recommendations. Despite general guideline similarities, there are differences. Although adherence to guidelines does not entirely eliminate pathogen contamination or transmission, it is critical to strictly adhere to updated guidelines for maximum risk reduction. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to offer updates regarding improved duodenoscope reprocessing techniques and endoscope design. This article critically analyzes currently available national and international duodenoscope reprocessing guidelines.

Keywords: CDC; Duodenoscope; FDA; Infection; Reprocessing; Society guidelines.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. / standards
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / adverse effects
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / standards
  • Consensus
  • Cross Infection* / etiology
  • Cross Infection* / prevention & control
  • Duodenoscopes* / adverse effects
  • Duodenoscopes* / microbiology
  • Duodenoscopes* / standards
  • Duodenoscopy / adverse effects
  • Duodenoscopy / standards
  • Guidelines as Topic / standards*
  • Humans
  • Infection Control* / standards
  • Societies, Medical / standards
  • United States
  • United States Food and Drug Administration / standards