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Biopsy forceps: disposable or reusable?

L F Muscarella1

  • 1Custom Ultrasonics, Inc., 144 Railroad Drive, Ivyland, PA 18974, USA. editor@myendosite.com

Gastroenterology Nursing : the Official Journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
|February 19, 2002
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Disposable and reusable biopsy forceps have varying costs. Reusable forceps become more cost-effective after a threshold number of uses, but disposable forceps are becoming more competitive due to price drops.

Area of Science:

  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Medical Device Cost Analysis

Background:

  • The debate on the cost-effectiveness of disposable versus reusable biopsy forceps is ongoing.
  • Accurate cost analysis is crucial for determining the optimal choice for different clinical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the cost factors associated with both disposable and reusable biopsy forceps.
  • To provide guidelines for evaluating the suitability of each type in various practice settings.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of costs including initial purchase, storage, disposal, reprocessing, maintenance, and repair.
  • Estimation of the number of reuses required for reusable forceps to be cost-effective.

Main Results:

  • Reusable biopsy forceps generally become more cost-effective after a specific number of procedures.

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  • Disposable forceps may be more appropriate for smaller centers due to convenience and decreasing initial costs.
  • The cost-effectiveness of reusable forceps is diminishing as disposable options become cheaper.

    • Conclusions:

    • The choice between disposable and reusable biopsy forceps depends on the volume of procedures and specific practice needs.
    • Larger centers may benefit from reusable forceps, while smaller centers might prefer disposable ones.
    • Practitioners should conduct a thorough cost evaluation for their unique setting.