Single-Use Endoscopy - Duodenoscope Calculator

Duodenoscope Calculator

Compare the costs of using aScope Duodeno to reusable duodenoscopes in your facility

The Duodenoscope Calculator is the easiest and simplest way to compare endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). With just a few questions, you can calculate your facility-specific cost per procedure for both reusable duodenoscopes and the Ambu® aScope™ Duodeno.

To learn more, please view our True Cost of Reusable Duodenoscope video

FAQ:

Where do prepopulated data come from?

a. Fields may contain pre-populated data as examples for users to reference when filling out the online calculator. These inputs are provided if you do not have these costs for your facility readily available when filling out the calculator.

Price per Duodenoscope	Travis, et al, 2020. The Total Cost of Reusable Duodenoscopes – Are Single-Use Duodenoscopes the Future of ERCP? Pharmacoeconomics: Open Access 5:1.
Price per Tower	Travis, et al, 2020. The Total Cost of Reusable Duodenoscopes – Are Single-Use Duodenoscopes the Future of ERCP? Pharmacoeconomics: Open Access 5:1.
Annual Repair Costs	Travis, et al, 2020. The Total Cost of Reusable Duodenoscopes – Are Single-Use Duodenoscopes the Future of ERCP? Pharmacoeconomics: Open Access 5:1.
Reprocessing Costs	Travis, et al, 2020. The Total Cost of Reusable Duodenoscopes – Are Single-Use Duodenoscopes the Future of ERCP? Pharmacoeconomics: Open Access 5:1. Muthusamy, et al, 2018. Sa1068 Economic Burden of Emergent Practices of Duodenoscope Reprocessing and Surveillance: Balancing Risk- And Cost-Containment. Gastrointerstinal Endoscopy 87:6S.

Where do predetermined data come from?

Surveillance Cost	Muthusamy, et al, 2018. Sa1068 Economic Burden of Emergent Practices of Duodenoscope Reprocessing and Surveillance: Balancing Risk- And Cost-Containment. Gastrointerstinal Endoscopy 87:6S.
Infection Cost	Travis, et al, 2020. The Total Cost of Reusable Duodenoscopes – Are Single-Use Duodenoscopes the Future of ERCP? Pharmacoeconomics: Open Access 5:1. Barakat, et al, 2020. Cost Utility Analysis Comparing Duodenoscope Reprocessing/Sterilization, Novel Duodenoscopes with Disposable Endcaps and Fully Disposable Duodenoscopes. Digestive Disease Week: 775-2020.

What is the financial impact of cross-contamination and infection?

Travis, et al, 2020. The Total Cost of Reusable Duodenoscopes – Are Single-Use Duodenoscopes the Future of ERCP? Pharmacoeconomics: Open Access 5:1.

Barakat, et al, 2020. Cost Utility Analysis Comparing Duodenoscope Reprocessing/Sterilization, Novel Duodenoscopes with Disposable Endcaps and Fully Disposable Duodenoscopes. Digestive Disease Week: 775-2020.

How are reprocessing costs estimated?

a. The cost for reusable duodenoscope reprocessing services is based on published clinical studies and takes into consideration comprehensive guidelines for tracking and validating the cleaning process, the equipment, chemicals, and other materials used.

	Estimated Cost
Reprocessing Components	sHLD	dHLD	EtO Sterilization
Staff labor	$30.88	$42.75	$41.08
AER Specific Materials	$4.50	$9.00	$4.50
Non-AER Specific Materials	$45.09	$65.83	$46.78
EtO Gas	$0.00	$0.00	$244.96
Overhead	$16.92	$23.52	$59.30
Total	$96.56	$141.10	$355.79

Muthusamy, et al, 2018. Sa1068 Economic Burden of Emergent Practices of Duodenoscope Reprocessing and Surveillance: Balancing Risk- And Cost-Containment. Gastrointerstinal Endoscopy 87:6S.

When can I expect to receive my report?

Ambu has a team of highly trained health economists that will develop a report unique to your facility using this information. You can expect to hear back in 3-5 business days.