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Response to the FDA’s Draft Guidance Document on the Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices

February 7, 2015 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

February 5, 2015 — This article presents Dr. Muscarella’s response submitted in August 2011 to the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in reply to the Agency’s request earlier that…

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The Use of Biological Indicators to Monitor Liquid Chemical Sterilants: The FDA’s Position, 2014

November 25, 2014 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

November 25, 2014 — The proper use of “BIs” – or biological indicators – in the healthcare setting is crucial to assess the effectiveness of the sterilization process. Failure to…

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Recent Cases of Infection during GI Endoscopy and Other Surgical Procedures: A Focus on Patient Notification

September 30, 2014 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

September 30, 2014 — This article discusses a number of recent instances of transmission of the hepatitis C virus and other infectious agents during gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and other surgical…

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Response to the FDA’s Draft Guidance Document on the Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices

The Use of Biological Indicators to Monitor Liquid Chemical Sterilants: The FDA’s Position, 2014

Recent Cases of Infection during GI Endoscopy and Other Surgical Procedures: A Focus on Patient Notification

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Dr. Muscarella’s Responses, Proposals, and Recommendations to Medicare to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Infections

15 Patients Infected with Mycobacteria After Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery at a South Florida Clinic

17 U.S. Patients Were Exposed in December to a Colonoscope Contaminated with Salmonella Bacteria, FDA Reports Reveal

In Support of Patient Safety, Healthcare Access, and Medicare Payment for a Single-Use Bronchoscope Model

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Response to the FDA’s Draft Guidance Document on the Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices

The Use of Biological Indicators to Monitor Liquid Chemical Sterilants: The FDA’s Position, 2014

Recent Cases of Infection during GI Endoscopy and Other Surgical Procedures: A Focus on Patient Notification

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Dr. Muscarella’s Responses, Proposals, and Recommendations to Medicare to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Infections

15 Patients Infected with Mycobacteria After Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery at a South Florida Clinic

17 U.S. Patients Were Exposed in December to a Colonoscope Contaminated with Salmonella Bacteria, FDA Reports Reveal

In Support of Patient Safety, Healthcare Access, and Medicare Payment for a Single-Use Bronchoscope Model