The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final rules regarding the cleaning and disinfecting of endoscopes and duodenoscopes which have been linked to the Carbapenem resistant enterobacteriaceae (CRE) infections throughout the United States. The FDA endoscope guidance addressed the manufacturers of the instruments will now be required to validate their recommended sanitizing instructions prior to obtaining approval by the FDA. Medical professionals are also advised to routinely … [Read more...] about FDA Endoscope Guidance Issued to Prevent CRE