Olympus, Fujifilm and Hoya Corp. ordered to conduct postmarket surveillance studies on reprocessing of duodenoscopes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today ordered the three manufacturers of duodenoscopes marketed in the U.S. to conduct postmarket surveillance studies to better understand how the devices are reprocessed in real-world settings. "This is a significant step in the effort to combat infections spread through duodenoscopes. The FDA has undertaken an in-depth investigation into ["]