Common defects found with borescopes

Ofstead’s CE webinars are now available via the Healthcare Sterile Process Association (HSPA) (eLearning.myhspa.org). See below for more information.” In September 2025, Ofstead & Associates entered into a partnership with the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) to provide access to high-quality sterile processing education. The full catalog of Ofstead’s webinars—addressing essential topics such as sterile processing, endoscope processing, quality management, and leveraging scientific evidence—is now available as part of the HSPA eLearning library. Healthcare professionals can access these webinars at eLearning.myhspa.org to stay current, earn CE credits, and maintain their CE transcript. To explore the complete webinar catalog, visit eLearning.myhspa.org, go to the “On-Demand Webinars,” and search for Ofstead under the Category menu. Studies show that 100% of flexible endoscopes at sites that haven’t been conducting visual inspection have defects, and that includes endoscope interiors. In this video, Cori Ofstead, MSPH, walks through common defects you might find inside your endoscopes when you begin using borescopes. Please like and subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss any videos! YouTube: o Endoscope anatomy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BCdTugDxBU o Common defects on scope exteriors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukOEKpDyySc o Tools for visual inspection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKe_jLn3W1I Peer-reviewed literature: o Ofstead et al. The utility of lighted magnification and borescopes for visual inspection of flexible endoscopes. AJIC. 2022. https://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553(22)00660-5/fulltext o Ofstead, Hopkins. Sterilization Central: The value of borescopes in detecting damage, soil, fluid, and foreign objects in flexible endoscopes. Biomed Instrum Technol. 2020;54(2):146-152. https://array.aami.org/doi/10.2345/0899-8205-54.2.146 Ofstead & Associates, Inc. has published articles in peer-reviewed journals on a variety of topics, which are searchable here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?sort=date&term=Ofstead+CL&cauthor_id=36075293 -- Ofstead & Associates, Inc. specializes in designing and conducting real-world research to validate healthcare guidelines, treatments, product claims, and processes of care. Our critical insights deliver actionable solutions for multiple stakeholders. We are experts at performing customized translational research and developing tailored output for a diverse group of clients. To learn more about our work, check out our website: www.ofsteadinsights.com