Advisory 9446 - endoscopes and medical devices

Recommendations on infection prevention and the management of heat-sensitive endocavitary endoscopes and medical devices (SHC 9446) (May 2019) (version adapted from october 2020)
Update and extension of the previous recommendations SHC 8355 – 2010

In this scientific advisory report, which offers guidance to the Belgian healthcare facilities and to public health policy-makers, the Superior Health Council of Belgium provides specific recommendations on infection prevention, control and management when using heat-sensitive endoscopes and medical devices.