ArticleScientific reports2024
Evaluation of plasma activated liquids for the elimination of mixed species biofilms within endoscopic working channels.
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- Bacterial bioluminescence for the real time andAntimicrobial agents and chemotherapy · 2026Article
- Comprehensive Review of How Endoscope Channel Biofilm Differs from Hydrated and Dry Surface Biofilm and Its Implications.Endoscopy international open · 2026Review
- How different aspects of plasma treated liquids (PTLs) influence their antimicrobial properties.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- [Advances in Novel Disinfection Technologies for Biofilm-Associated Nosocomial Infections].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2025Review
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Abstract
The use of reusable flexible endoscopes has increased dramatically over the past decade, however despite improvements in endoscope reprocessing, the continued emergence of endoscopy-associated outbreaks as a result of multi-drug resistant bacteria has highlighted the need for a new approach to disinfection. Here, the use of plasma activated liquids (PALs) for the elimination of mixed species biofilm contamination within the working channels of endoscopes was evaluated. Cold atmospheric pressure plasma was used to chemically activate water and a commercially available pH buffered peracetic acid to create PALs. Polytetrafluoroethylene endoscope surrogate test pieces were contaminated with clinically relevant mixed species biofilms. The efficacy of PALs for the decontamination of narrow lumens was compared against the commercial disinfectant. Plasma activation was found to increase the antibiofilm capabilities of pH buffered peracetic acid by introducing reactive chemical species into the solution. Disinfection of endoscopic test pieces with plasma activated disinfectant (PAD) resulted in a 7.30 log
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