This article comments on the article by Du , who conducted a randomized controlled trial aiming at evaluating the effectiveness of a novel spray flushing system in cleaning flexible endoscopes while minimizing damage to the working channels. We share our perspective on the importance of improving endoscope reprocessing methods. The findings highlight the spray flushing system's capacity to improve cleaning efficacy while minimizing damage, suggesting that it might be important in enhancing endoscope reprocessing procedures.

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Efficacy of spray flushing in the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes: A randomized controlled trial.

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August 2024

Department of Infection Control, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China.

Background: Commonly used cleaning brushes in the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes often cause damage within the working channels.

Aim: To develop a spray flushing system to achieving effective cleaning of the working channels while minimizing damage.

Methods: This prospective study included 60 used endoscopes and 60 Teflon tubes randomly divided into a control group ( = 30) and an experimental group ( = 30).

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