Device Design

1st Duodenoscope with Disposable Elevator Approved by FDA

Over the past several years this blog has frequently addressed the many problems caused by contaminated duodenoscopes. According to a recent study, data from three major hospitals documented the fact...
November 21, 2019
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Modular Instruments Pt. 2

Have Modular Instruments Lowered Surgical Infection Rates? Part II In Part I of this blog we looked at how a number of surgical instrument companies introduced ‘modular’ instruments that could...
September 7, 2018
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IFU Validation Process 3

What Does An Instrument Manufacturer Have To Do To Validate Their Cleaning IFUs? (Part III) In Part I of this blog post, we discussed the FDA’s mandate that all reusable medical...
April 5, 2018
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