Table 1 Number of flexible endoscopes (FEs) without a working channel depending on the number of colony forming units (CFUs) before disinfection by disinfection group (p = 0.02)
Disinfection method | 0 CFUs | 1–50 CFUs | 51–500 CFUs | > 500 CFUs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UV-C light disinfection (% within disinfection method) | 61 (20.3) | 163 (54.3) | 62 (20.7) | 14 (4.7) | 300 (100) |
Endoscope Washer Disinfector (% within disinfection method) | 38 (16.5) | 191 (59.0) | 51 (18.8) | 20 (5.7) | 300 (100) |