Over a 2 year period, there was an increase in the number of kp resistant microbiology (kpc) reported results.
During investigation, it was determined that a small percentage of involved patients had undergone endoscopic procedures.
Endoscopes were cultured by microbiology department.
One endoscope tested positive for kpc following disinfection.
The endoscope was removed from use.
(b)(6) was consulted.
A review of endoscope cleaning, disinfection and related processes was documented by (b)(6).
Staff were interviewed, reprocessing documents reviewed, audits completed.
The subject endoscope was tested by third party laboratory, (b)(4).
Third party laboratory culture results were negative for kpc.
Investigation and analysis of kpc is ongoing and sources of kpc remains undetermined at this time.
Official olympus report received, root cause unknown.
Dates of use: (b)(6) 2011 - (b)(6) 2012.
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