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  duodenoscopes  The use of duodenoscopes during ERCP is considered high-risk because of the possibility of transmitting colonized virulent microbes to the patients. This may reduce potentially exorbitant treatment costs and malpractice claims. However, the use of duodenoscopes may not be appropriate for every ERCP. In some instances, the use of duodenoscopes may be restricted to high-risk procedures. A Duodenoscopes is an endoscopic instrument designed to pass through the esophagus. The tip is held horizontally, and the patient's neck is slightly flexed. Because the endoscope is side-viewing, it is sometimes difficult to pass through the stomach. In such cases, an endoscope with a small tip may be used to ensure safe passage. For obese patients, a j-shaped stomach may make gastric transit difficult. The FDA has asked medical device manufacturers to analyze contamination rates. So far, one company has completed 60 percent of the required sampling, and one smaller company ...