Olympus Enhances Duodenoscope Cleaning After Infection Reports in Medtech Magazine
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TL;DR: Olympus is enhancing cleaning protocols for its TJF-duodenoscope devices after reports of two deaths and five serious injuries since 2024 allegedly linked to post-procedure infections. While Olympus acknowledges past concerns about infections from inadequately cleaned reusable duodenoscopes, they have not confirmed that the device caused these specific incidents.
Key takeaways
- Olympus is implementing enhanced safety protocols for its TJF-duodenoscope devices, including stricter cleaning requirements
- This action follows reports received since 2024 of two deaths and five serious injuries allegedly linked to infections following the use of these instruments
- In a recent safety notice, Olympus stated that a causal link between the device and these reported infections has not been definitively established
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