Flexible endoscopes can be damaged through normal use as well as through improper care. Since these instruments represent a significant investment, if your endoscope is damaged, it may be more cost-effective to find a specialty business that does reliable endoscope repairs than it is to purchase a new endoscope.
How Are Endoscopes Used?
Endoscopes are flexible tubes that are comprised of two or three sets of tightly twisted optical cables. One of those cables is attached to an afferent light source that illuminates what’s inside the body while another cable carries the reflected light to the physician’s eyepiece or camera. Physicians use endoscopes to peer into the esophagus, the stomach and other parts of the body that would otherwise be impossible to inspect visually.
What Kinds of Damage Can Endoscopes Incur?
Endoscopes’ very flexibility poses a threat to their structural integrity. Breaks can occur at a number of different …