How should scopes be treated to prevent excessive repair bills?
Scopes should be treated according to OEM specifications. Most nurses and technicians do an excellent job in the handling of endoscopes. We recommend having dedicated cleaning personnel. This avoids the number of people involved in the handling process. Fewer people involved can reduce excessive repair expenses. Dedicated cleaning personnel can reduce repair bills by routinely performing proper cleaning and disinfection procedures as proscribed by the OEM. Familiarity with the scopes can prevent damage before it occurs. A technician familiar with the scopes can usually notice buckles or kinks in the channels and other signs as listed above that if detected would be a minor repair charge. Leak testing is by far the most important step in reducing repair expenses.
