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January 21, 2026Respiration

Cost Implications for Single-Use and Reusable Flexible Bronchoscopes

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JTJeffrey ThiboutotDWDylan WangCPCheryl Pai

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Overview

This observational study compares the costs of single-use and reusable flexible bronchoscopes, revealing implications for healthcare decisions.

Key Points

  • This research aims to compare the per-use cost of single-use and reusable flexible bronchoscopes in a healthcare delivery setting.
  • Conducted a prospective observational study of 25 reusable flexible bronchoscopes
  • Utilized a micro-costing approach to assess costs including capital, servicing, and reprocessing
  • Performed sensitivity analysis on how costs varied by bronchoscope fleet size and procedure volume
  • Per-use cost of reusable flexible bronchoscopes ranged from $198.26 to $202.40
  • Single-use flexible bronchoscopes were priced between $300.00 and $400.00
  • High-volume units (>900 procedures annually) favored reusable bronchoscopes for cost-effectiveness
  • In low-volume units (<400 procedures annually), single-use bronchoscopes were more cost-effective
  • For medium-volume units (400-900 procedures), costs were similar for both types.

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Thiboutot et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69706d13b6488063ad5c1d68https://doi.org/10.1159/000550563
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