Cleaning: Follow manufacturer's recommendations.

Manual cleaning is the first, very important step in endoscope reprocessing. Start with a thorough cleaning, using brushes if necessary. Ensure that every step is completed for every endoscope.

Testing: Make sure endoscopes are clean and safe every time.

Routine use of cleaning monitors that use detection of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) from residual clinical soil is a small step that makes a big difference. Results provide immediate feedback on the efficacy of the manual cleaning. You’ll know right away if additional cleaning is needed before the endoscope moves to the next stage in the process.

Sterilization: Beyond high-level disinfection: Low temperature sterilization for endoscopes

For best practice on today’s most critical low temperature sterilization challenges, including flexible endoscopes, Ethylene Oxide sterilization stands the test of time. EO sterilizers are the only low temperature sterilizers available without lumen length or lumen diameter restrictions.⁵

Sterilization: Eliminate dangerous bacteria with the most effective method.

More than high-level disinfection, low-temperature sterilization ensures the safety of endoscopes for patient use.