Ensuring patient safety during cystocopy: risk assessment of device reprocessing through healthcare failure mode and effects analysis

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Flexible cystoscopy is a common urological procedure, with millions performed annually in Europe and the United States.
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Inadequate reprocessing of cystoscopes significantly increases the risk of urinary tract infections, with contamination rates exceeding 30%.
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Manual cleaning is the most critical step in cystoscope reprocessing, as residual bioburden can compromise disinfection effectiveness.
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Healthcare Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (HFME) is used to identify and mitigate risks in the cystoscope reprocessing cycle.
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A multidisciplinary team conducted a qualitative study to analyze cystoscope reprocessing and propose improvements to enhance patient safety.

World Journal Of Urology

by Miriam Roncal Redin, Cristina Diaz-Agero Perez, Cornelia Bischofberger Valdes, Diego San Jose-Saras, Paloma Moreno-Nunez, Jorge Vicente-Guijarro, Jesús M. Aranaz-Andres
April 30, 2025

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