Modern Practice Podcast

Improving care with single-use ureteroscopes, Part 1


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The latest generation of single-use endoscopes promises a revolutionary role in surgery. On this episode of our award-winning podcast, we discuss the impact and benefits of single-use ureteroscopes.

 

Moderator:

Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM
Senior Principal, Performance Improvement Consulting
Vizient

 

Guest:

Andrew Bruenderman, MHA
Category Manager
Surgical Services
Vizient

 

Show Notes:

[01:48] Early models were lacking; new models are advanced and improved
[02:49] Cross-contamination and adverse events from multiuse scopes
[04:15] Safety approaches with single-use scopes
[05:21] Wave of the future?
[06:20] Shelf life of single-use ureteroscopes and associated efficiencies
[07:37] Problems with early models may cause reluctance to use later models

 

Resources:

To contact Modern Practice: [email protected]

Andrew’s email: [email protected]

Vizient TechWatch article on single-use ureteroscopes:

Vizient TechWatch Medical Device Vol. 3 (Single-Use Ureteroscopes).pdf

 

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