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Endoscopy 2013; 45(02): 156-157
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1326183
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1326183
Newsletter
ESGE Newsletter
Definition of “endoscope families” as used in EN ISO 15883-4Further Information
Publication History
Publication Date:
30 January 2013 (online)
Welcome to the February issue of the Endoscopy newsletter. This month it is given over to a technical matter – the categorization of different endoscope models. You will be aware of the international standard EN ISO 15883-4 that sets out the requirements and tests for washer-disinfectors for heat-sensitive endoscopes. This standard groups endoscopes into different generic “families,” and this grouping will also be used in future standardization and guidelines. However the “endoscope families” are not defined and therefore ESGE and ESGENA (European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates) are providing a definition here.
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References
- 1 Washer-disinfectors – Part 1. General requirements, terms and definitions and tests. EN ISO 15883-1:2009
- 2 Washer-disinfectors – Part 4. Requirements and tests for washer-disinfectors employing chemical disinfection for thermolabile endoscopes. EN ISO 15883-4:2009
- 3 Beilenhoff U, Neumann C, Biering H et al. ESGE guideline for process validation and routine testing for endoscope reprocessing. Endoscopy 2007; 39: 85-94
- 4 Guideline for validation of automated cleaning and disinfection processes for reprocessing heat-sensitive endoscopes. Leitlinie zur Validierung maschineller Reinigungs- und Desinfektionsprozesse zur Aufbereitung thermolabiler Endoskope. Zentr Steril 2011; 19: Suppl 3