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Slide Show: Duodenoscopes and the Dangers of Improper Reprocessing

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Safety Communication regarding the design of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) duodenoscopes that may impede effective cleaning.

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