Endosheath^® Clinical Data

EndoSheath products have been used in multiple endoscopy specialties over the past twenty years. Over thirty peer-reviewed research studies have been conducted and published on the clinical implementation, endoscopic quality, and efficacy of the technology.

Prospective randomized trial comparing Endosheath with Visera Elite System for clinical use
Watkins, T., Zambon, J., Hemal, A., Evans, R., Terlecki, R., Gutierrez, J., et al. (2017, May). Prospective randomized trial comparing Endosheath with Visera Elite System for clinical use & improved cost-effectiveness. Poster presentation at the American Urological Association Annual Meeting in Boston.
Pilot randomized crossover study comparing the efficacy of transnasal disposable Endosheath with standard endoscopy to detect Barrett's esophagus.
Shariff, M.K., Varghese, S., O'Donovan, M., Abdullahi, Z., Liu, X., Fitzgerald, R.C., & di Pietro, M. (2016). Endoscopy, 48(2), 110-6.
Trans Nasal Endoscopy As an Office Procedure for Bariatric Surgery Evaluation
Billy, H.T. (2012). Presented at the 2012 Annual Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons meeting, March 7 – 10, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California.
A 21st century nosocomial issue with endoscopes
Noronha, A.M., and Brozak, S. (2014). BMJ, A 21st century nosocomial issue with endoscopes 348:g2047.
Transnasal flexible esophagoscopy (TNE): an evaluation of the patient's experience and time management
Streckfuss, A., Bosch, N., Plinkert, P.K., & Baumann, I. (2014). Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol, 271(2), 323-8.
Feasibility, safety, acceptability, and yield of office-based, screening transnasal esophagoscopy (with video)
Peery, A.F., Hoppo, T., Garman, K.S., Dellon, E.S., Daugherty, N., Bream, S., Sanz, A.F., et al. (2012). Gastrointest Endosc 75(5), 945-53.
Urinary tract infection following flexible cystoscopy: a comparison between sterilised cystoscopes and disposable sterile sheaths
McCombie, S. P., Carmichael, J. P., Banerjee, S., and Wood, S.J. (2012). Department of Urology, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, UK.
A microbiological evaluation of level of disinfection for flexible cystoscopes protected by disposable EndoSheaths.
Jørgensen, P.H., Slotsbjerg, T., Westh, H., Buitenhuis, V., & Hermann, G.G. (2013). BMC Urol, 7(13), 46.
Evaluation of a disposable sheath bronchoscope system for use in the deployed field hospital.
Johnston, A.M., Batchelor, N.K., & Wilson, D. (2014). J R Army Med Corps, 160(3), 217-9. .
Reduced turnover times make flexible optical reusable scope with EndoSheath Technology significantly cost-effective
Gupta, D., Seieajakalidindi, A., & Wang, H. (2012). J Biomed Res, 26(4)m 241-7.
Exogenous Endoscopy-Related Infections, Pseudo-Infections, and Toxic Reactions in the United States
Seoane-Vazquez, E., Rodriguez-Monguio, R., Visaria, J., & Carlson, A. (2006). Curr Med Res Opin, 22, 2007-21.
High-Volume Screening Sigmoidoscopy with a Flexible Fiberoptic Endoscope and Disposable Sheath System: an Assessment
Schroy, P., Wilson, S., & Afdhal, N. (1996). Am J Gastroenterol, 91(7),1331-7.
Efficiency of a Sheathed Fiberoptic Sigmoidoscope Compared with a Conventional Sigmoidoscope
Sardinha, T.C., Wexner, S.D., Gilliland, J., Daniel, N., Kroll, M., Lee, E., Wexler, J., Hudzinski, D., & Glass, D. (1997). Dis Colon Rectum, 40, 1248-53.
Disposable, Sheathed, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: Multicenter Randomized Trial
Rothstein, R.I., & Littenberg, B. (1995). Gastrointest Endosc, 41, 566-72.
Disposable-Sheath, Flexible Gastroscope System Compared with Standard Gastroscopes: Randomized Trial
Mayinger, B., Strenkert, M., Hochberger, J., Martus, P., Kunz, B., & Hahn, E.G. (1999). Gastrointest Endosc, 50, 461-7.
Flexible Nasendoscope with Disposable-Sheath System Compared with Standard Nasendoscopy: Randomized Trial
Winter, S.C., Thirwell, A., & Jervis, P. (2002). Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci, 27, 81-3.
Optical Quality of Nasendoscope with and without EndoSheath® Technology
Vaz, F., Ripley, L., Lim, D., Kanegaonkar, R., & Harries, M. (2006). J Laryngol Otol, 120, 385-8.
Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy for Management of Resistant Rhinosinusitis
Tichenor, W.S., Adinoff, A., Smart, B., & Hamilos, D.L. (2008). J Allergy Clin Immunol, 121, 917-27.
Sterile Sheath for Flexible Nasopharyngolaryngoscopes
Silberman, H.D. (2001). Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol, 110, 385-7.
Removal of Impacted Fish Bones with a Sheathed Nasopharyngoscope
Robertson, G., & Bowyer, D.J. (2008). Clin Otolaryngol, 33, 504-5.
Out-of-Hours ENT Facilities in England
Moorthy, R., Magarey, M., Joshi, A., Jayaraj, S.M., & Clarke, P.M. (2005). J Laryngol Otol, 119, 202-6.
Preventing Cross-Contamination with Flexible Fiberoptic Endoscopy in Otolaryngology: a Comparison of Two Methods
Elackattu, A., Zoccoli, M., Spiegel, J., & Grundfast, K. (2010). Laryngoscope, 120(12), 2410-6.
Reprocessing Techniques for Flexible Nasopharyngoscopes
Collins, W.O. (2009). Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 141, 307-10.0.
Disposable Sheath System for Flexible Sigmoidoscopy in Decentralized Colorectal Cancer Screening
Bretthauer, M., Hoff, G., Thiis-Evensen, E., Grotmol, T., Larsen, I.K., Kjellevold, O., & Skovlund, E. (2002). Endoscopy, 34, 814.
Immersion Disinfection for Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopes
Bhattacharyya, N., & Kepnes, L.J. (2004). Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg, 13, 681-5.
Endoscope Sheaths as Viral Barriers: Laboratory FDA Study
Baker, K.H., Chaput, M.P., Clavet, C.R., Varney, G.W., To, T.M., & Lytle, C.D. (1994). Laryngoscope, 109, 636-9.
Microbiologic Assessment of Disposable Sterile Endoscopic Sheaths: Prospective Clinical Trial
Alvarado, C.J., Anderson, A.G., & Maki, D.G. (2009). Am J Infect Control, 37, 408-13.
Sterile Disposable Sheath System for Flexible Cystoscopes: Experience in 200 Patients
Lawrentschuk, N. and Chamberlain, M. (2005). Urology, 66, 1310-3.
Practice Efficiency with a Sheathed Flexible Cystoscope: Randomized Controlled Trial
Krebs, A., Borin, J.F., Kim, I.Y., Jackson, D.J., McDougall, E.M., & Clayman, R.V. (2007). Urology, 70, 883-7.
Flexible Cystoscopy with a Disposable Slide-On® EndoSheath® System in Outpatients
Kimuli M, & Lloyd SN. (2007). Ann R Coll Surg Engl, 89, 426-30.
Bronchoscopy with the Vision Sciences BF100 Disposable-Sheath Device: 328 Procedures in France
Margery, J., Vaylet, F., Guigay, J., Grassin, F., Dot, J.M., Morel, V., Vaures, E., Marotel, C., Demuys, C., & L’Her, P. (2004). Respiration, 71, 174-7.
Flexible Bronchoscope and Disposable-Sheath Endoscope System: Technological Evaluation
Colt, H.G., Beamis, J.J., Harrell, J.H., & Mathur, P.M. (2000). Chest, 118, 183-7.

Endosheath® Clinical Data

Endosheath^® Clinical Data