The facility's medivators (b)(4) automated endoscope reprocessor (aer) had the wrong program settings.The aer was set to have only 2 rinses when cidex opa instructions require 3 and thus was not adequately rinsing endoscopes during reprocessing cycles.The facility discovered the aer was not rinsing the required number of times and called medivators technical service.Tech service assisted in changing the program to have the correct number of rinses per chemistry labeled instructions.It is unknown how long the facility was reprocessing scopes with the wrong number of rinses.Improper rinsing could leave residual disinfectant on the scope, therefore potential handler and patient chemical exposure symptoms such as skin irritation or chemical colitis.To date, there have been no reports of illness or injury.This complaint will continue to be monitored within the medivators complaint handling system.
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