Accessory | Reusable after cleaning/disinfection according to manufacturers’ instructions | Single use only | Reusable or single use items. Choice depends on local factors. Do not reuse “single use” devices |
Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy | |||
Forceps | ✓ | ||
Cytology brushes | ✓ | ||
Oesophageal dilatation devices | ✓ | ||
Varices injection needles | ✓ | ||
ERCP | |||
Cannulae | ✓ | ||
Sphincterotomes | ✓ | ||
Dilatation balloons | ✓ | ||
Retrieval balloons | ✓ | ||
Dormia baskets | ✓ | ||
Lithotripters | ✓ | ||
Stents | ✓ | ||
Stent guiding catheters | ✓ | ||
Stent pushers | ✓ | ||
Guide wires | ✓1-150 | ||
Stent retrieval forceps | ✓ | ||
Soehendra stent retriever | ✓ | ||
Colonoscopy | |||
Snares | ✓ | ||
Forceps | ✓ |
↵1-150 Some Nitinol wires are now labelled for more than one use.