Why does VA operate its own in-house endoscope repair program?
VA decided to open an in-house endoscope repair service after calculating that the cost of repairing flexible endoscopes alone exceeded $5 million a year. Providing endoscope repairs in-house ensures responsive, reliable and cost-effective service to VA medical centers and promotes quality care for veterans. The SDC added endoscope repair to its repertoire of services in 1991.