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Diagram showing the internal optical components of a rigid endoscope, including eyepiece, rod lenses, spacers, light post, and objective assembly.
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Endoscope Camera Not Working: Why Rigid & Flexible Scopes Fail

May 26, 2026
Endoscope Camera Not Working: Why Rigid & Flexible Scopes Fail Endoscope failures often look sudden, but the underlying...
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A technician evaluating endoscopes to detect performance changes between uses.
endoscope testing, CSSD Workflow, Sterile Processing, Pass Fail Thresholds

Pass or Fail: Why Endoscope Testing Thresholds Must Stay Sharp

April 7, 2026
Pass or Fail: Why Endoscope Testing Thresholds Must Stay Sharp
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endoscope testing, light guide cable, Patient Safety, Surgical equipment, medical devices

Why not test cables and scopes together?

April 25, 2025
Why not test cables and scopes as one? Why Not Test Endoscopes and Light Guide Cables as One System? This is a question...
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Dovideq, endoscope testing, CSSD, MDR2017/745, repair, OEM, ISO 17664, Patient Safety

Comparing Endoscope Testing Solutions: How Dovideq’s LightControl Stands Out

May 22, 2024
Comparing Endoscope Testing Solutions: How Dovideq’s LightControl Stands Out
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You're wearing your seatbelt, right?

November 7, 2023
You're wearing your seatbelt right? So why not test your endoscopes before you use them? Back in the early days,...
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endoscope testing, CSSD, Patient Safety

How Leak Tests Prevent Cross Contamination in Patients

August 29, 2023
In the realm of healthcare, patient safety is of paramount importance. To ensure the highest standards of care, it is...
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ISO 17664: Safeguarding Hospital Practices in the Reuse of Endoscopes

May 10, 2023
In the realm of healthcare, the safe and effective reuse of medical devices, particularly endoscopes, is critical. ISO...
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endoscope testing, CSSD, repair, quality

The downsides of automated endoscope testing

May 2, 2023
An endoscope's effectiveness depends on its quality, and that's where automated endoscope testing with Dovideq comes...
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A Surgeon, manufacturer rep, and technician gathered around LightControl endoscope tester. One Standard. Zero Disputes. Highlights objective repair testing that benefits hospitals, manufacturers, and repair companies.
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Endoscope Repair and Quality Standards: Why Objective Testing Benefits Everyone

January 10, 2023
Endoscope Repair and Quality Standards: Why Objective Testing Benefits Everyone The endoscope repair landscape is...
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endoscope testing, sterilization, CSSD, sterilization department, quality, compliance

How to inspect a rigid endoscope in the most reliable way

November 10, 2022
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