Table 1

Guidelines for classification of specific accessories

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.