A simple device for disinfecting endoscopes.
A method for disinfecting fibreoptic endoscopes with povidone-iodine and a simple cleaning device, consisting of a curved glass pipe and a peristaltic pump is described. If properly employed the system produces satisfactory results.
Wagenvoort
J H
JH
van Blankenstein
M
M
Kooyman-Op de Hoek
G
G
Boks
A L
AL
van Oudenaarde
P H
PH
D004202:Disinfectants; D020698:Duodenoscopes; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000187:drug effects; D000431:Ethanol / Q000494:pharmacology; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000295:instrumentation; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000494:pharmacology; D011549:Pseudomonas / Q000187:drug effects; D013242:Sterilization / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods
D004202:Disinfectants; D000431:Ethanol; D011206:Povidone-Iodine