title: A simple device for disinfecting endoscopes.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Wagenvoort
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: van Blankenstein
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kooyman-Op de Hoek
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Boks
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: van Oudenaarde
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants; D000431:Ethanol; D011206:Povidone-Iodine