Identification and control of two outbreaks of unrelated New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-producing carbapenem-resistant Escherichia coli traced to the same endoscope defect

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Oct;44(10):1673-1675. doi: 10.1017/ice.2023.21. Epub 2023 Feb 23.

Abstract

We report 2 outbreaks of genetically unrelated carbapenem-resistant New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli caused by contaminated duodenoscopes. Using endoscopes with disposable end caps, adherence to the manufacturer's reprocessing instructions, routine audits, and manufacturer evaluation are critical in preventing such outbreaks.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae*
  • Carbapenems / pharmacology
  • Disease Outbreaks / prevention & control
  • Duodenoscopes
  • Escherichia coli*
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • beta-Lactamases

Substances

  • beta-lactamase NDM-1
  • beta-Lactamases
  • Carbapenems
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents