Infection Control in Endoscopy

We believe healthcare providers deserve a flexible endoscopy solution that is 100 percent sterile.

Now more than ever, health systems and regulators have had to heighten their focus on infection control and patient safety — and with good reason.

While the risk of device-related infection is considered rare, studies show that certain types of flexible endoscopes pose a greater likelihood of microbial transmission and increase the chances of cross-contamination if they are not adequately reprocessed.

There is a better way to perform endoscopy. Healthcare systems deserve a sterile solution that provides convenience, flexibility, and attractive economic benefits. We believe each patient deserves a new, sterile endoscope — and we are proud to help the efforts to increase patient safety around the world.

Ambu is proud to support infection preventionists worldwide as a 2026 APIC Strategic Partner Collaborator.

Visit us at APIC Booth #1717

Join Ambu at APIC 2026 for live sessions focused on contamination risks, device integrity, and flexible endoscope safety. 

Meet Your Presenter

We’re excited to welcome Aaron Preston to his first APIC with the Ambu team. Aaron is a Field Specialist in Infection Prevention and Sterile Processing for Ambu USA and holds CIC and AL-CIP certifications. His experience includes sterile processing, outbreak management, and published research related to reusable endoscopes. 

Live Booth Sessions 

Monday, June 15th & Tuesday, June 16th at 1:00 PM 

Topics include: 

• Why biofilm remains difficult to remove from reusable endoscopes 
• How borescopes can reveal internal damage and retained debris 
• Key considerations for evaluating scope condition and processing quality

Stop by to:

• View hands-on borescope demonstrations 
• Ask questions directly with the Ambu team 
• Learn more about Ambu’s single-use endoscopy solutions 

Learn more about Ambu's Single-Use Endoscopy Solutions

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If the margin of safety for endoscope reprocessing is so small that perfect compliance with >100 pages of the manufacturer’s instructions for use is required, then the endoscope design is too complex, the microbial load is too high, and the process is too unforgiving to be practical in the real world .

William A. Rutala, PhD, MPHX

Single-Use Infection Control Videos and Podcasts
 

Duodenoscope Contamination: A Systematic Review of The Evidence

Study: Single-Use Bronchoscopes Can Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates by 53%

Dr. Iman Andalib on eliminating patient cross-contamination in ERCP with Single-Use

Evidence-Based Strategies to Eliminate Bronchoscopy-Related Infections

Evidence-Based Strategies to Eliminate Endoscopy-Related Infections in a Urinary Health Practice

Evidence-Based Strategies to Eliminate ERCP-Related Infections

Single-Use Can Help.

Your path to implementing single-use endoscopy and its benefits starts with us learning about your organization and its needs. For more information, speak with an Ambu advisor today.

 
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