Category: Device Contamination

Gastroscopes Now Linked to ‘Superbug’ Infections, Too The number of endoscope types linked to emerging antibiotic-resistant infections is growing.

December 21, 2016 (By Lawrence F Muscarella, PhD) — Gastroscopes have now been linked to “superbug” infections, too, my research has found. This newly recognized risk has not been previously…

At Least 40% of Disinfected Endoscopes, Possibly Colonoscopes, Remained Contaminated, Emails Reveal The endoscopes tested "positive" for contamination with concerning bacteria.

July 28, 2016 — A manufacturer decided not to warn U.S. hospitals in February 2013 about a certain complex endoscope that reports indicated was unreasonably prone to infecting patients with…

HLN-TV NEWS: “Dr. Drew responds to ‘superbug’ health scare” — Dr. Muscarella’s Reply

Dr. Muscarella’s following comments and perspectives are in reply to HLN-TV’s recent article: Dr. Drew responds to ‘superbug’ health scare | HLNtv.com (March 9, 2015) HLN-TV (a national television network)…