| Advantages of reusable accessories. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10683220 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Despite scant evidence supporting the use of disposable accessories, these devices have been widely disseminated. Manufacturers and governmental regulators, the most devout proponents of one-time use accessories, have framed the issue in economic terms-parsimonious practitioners reusing disposable accessories at the risk of cross-contamination, mechanical failure and product liability. This simplistic view represents revisionist history and ignores the long tradition of reusing these devices. This article reviews the numerous studies that support the safe and cost effective reuse of disposable and reusable accessories. |
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Authors:
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H C Wolfsen |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America Volume: 10 ISSN: 1052-5157 ISO Abbreviation: Gastrointest. Endosc. Clin. N. Am. Publication Date: 2000 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-04-13 Completed Date: 2000-04-13 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9202792 Medline TA: Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 349-59 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA. pdt@mayo.edu |
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Cost-Benefit Analysis Disposable Equipment / economics Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal* / economics Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / methods Equipment Reuse* / economics Equipment Safety Humans Sensitivity and Specificity United States |
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