Despite strict reprocessing protocols, gastrointestinal endoscopes remain vulnerable to contamination — sometimes with devastating consequences.
At ASP, we believe that transparency drives innovation. Our Infection Cards compile real-world cases of scope-associated outbreaks, highlighting not only the pathogens and procedures involved, but also the root causes, clinical impacts, and lessons learned.
Each case is drawn from peer-reviewed literature and includes details on:
✅ Pathogen type & clinical consequences
✅ Reprocessing failures or device defects
✅ Hospital settings & infection scale
✅ Outcome, impact, and systemic response
These documented events remind us that sterile assurance is not a given — it’s a challenge we must meet with better tools, smarter workflows, and relentless attention to biofilm risk and device design.
