Even with rigorous cleaning, bacteria linger in scopes
Since 2015, federal prosecutors, lawmakers and government regulators have been investigating a series of outbreaks of antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” across the country tied to scopes.
Since 2015, federal prosecutors, lawmakers and government regulators have been investigating a series of outbreaks of antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” across the country tied to scopes.
In the wake of the UCLA superbug scare associated with contaminated duodenoscope use, the FDA has tasked three medtech companies to analyze how health workers clean these devices.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
If transmitting superbugs with scopes such a problem, why do we use the reusable devices?