Novel water-based automated endoscope cleaning process vs conventional manual cleaning for reducing duodenoscope contamination.

ABSTRACT:

Background and study aims

Duodenoscope contamination remains a persistent problem, exposing patients to infection risks. Automation in reprocessing may limit human error, reduce workload, and increase uniformity and traceability. However, its effectiveness should be evaluated before implementation. This study assessed the impact of implementing a novel water-based automated endoscope cleaning process on duodenoscope contamination.

Methods

This before-and-after intervention study compared duodenoscope cleaning methods. From January 2022 to December 2023, conventional manual cleaning was used. From January 2024 to June 2024, the AquaTYPHOON system (AT) replaced manual cleaning. Cultures from Pentax ED34-i10T2 patient-ready duodenoscopes were collected. The main outcome was the

SUBMITTER: van der Ploeg K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11922170 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature