Single Use or Disposable Flexible Bronchoscopes: Bench Top and Preclinical Comparison of Currently Available Devices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data regarding the risk of infection related to reusable bronchoscopes, the global drive toward disposable technology and the COVID-19 pandemic have led to an increase in the use and production of single use or disposable bronchoscopes. An in-depth comparison of all available devices has not been published.

Methods

A benchtop comparison of the Ambu^®aScope^TM, Boston Scientific^® EXALT^TM Model B, the Surgical Company Broncoflex^© Vortex, Pentax^® Medical ONE Pulmo™, and Vathin^® H-Steriscope^TM (all 2.8 mm inner dimension other than the Pentax single-use flexible bronchoscope (3 mm)) was undertaken including measurement of maximal flexion and extension angles, thumb force required and

SUBMITTER: Deasy KF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10114257 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature