Quick Hits: FDA Approves First Disposable Duodenoscope

Once the issue became known, the FDA intervened and urged hospitals to use models with disposable parts and encouraged manufacturers to create fully disposable models. The first one to gain approval is called Exalt from Boston Scientific, which was designated a “breakthrough” device. The device received satisfactory scores from six experts who used it in a clinical trial of 60 patients. However, whether The Exalt will be widely adopted remains to be seen since it comes with a hefty price tag of $3,000, and insurance coverage is still uncertain.