Technology assessment status evaluation: disposable endoscopic accessories. American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Data supporting the preferential use of disposable endoscopic accessories is limited. These devices have been widely disseminated without careful evaluation of their impact on the environment and medical costs. In addition, current facility reimbursement for endoscopic procedures does not adequately...

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Published inGastrointestinal endoscopy Vol. 42; no. 6; pp. 618 - 619
Main Authors Kimmey, M B, Al-Kawas, F H, Gannan, R M, Saeed, Z A, Carr-Locke, D L, Edmundowicz, S A, Jamidar, P A, Stein, T N
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1995
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Disposable Equipment
Endoscopy, Digestive System - instrumentation
Humans
Technology Assessment, Biomedical
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Summary:Data supporting the preferential use of disposable endoscopic accessories is limited. These devices have been widely disseminated without careful evaluation of their impact on the environment and medical costs. In addition, current facility reimbursement for endoscopic procedures does not adequately cover the costs of these accessories. Re-use of accessories labelled "for single use only" as a potential means to reduce costs has not been carefully evaluated. More prospective data comparing the efficacy, safety, and cost effectiveness of disposable versus reusable accessories is needed.
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ISSN:0016-5107