The facility reported a white residue on their endoscopes after reprocessing in their dsd-201 automated endoscope reprocessor (aer).Testing performed by the facility indicated the residue was a byproduct of the non-medivators filters the facility was using in their aer.There is potential for patient harm caused by exposure to the residue during endoscopic procedures.It is unknown which filters the facility was using in their aer.Medivators technical service recommended the facility purchase and use filters through medivators.It is unknown if the endoscopes with the reported residue were used during patient procedures.There have been no reports of patient harm.This complaint will continue to be monitored in the medivators complaint handling system.
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