<prompt> Endoscope and bronchoscope instruments are under which category according to Spaulding classificationCritical itemSemi critical itemNoncritical itemNone of the above  <response>: Spaulding classification:Proposed by Earl H. SpauldingCategorized into 4 categoriesCritical devices Semi critical devicesNoncritical devicesMedical equipmentsCritical devices:Infection risk - HighMedical devices that are intended to enter a sterile environment, sterile tissue or the vasculature. Example - Surgical instruments, Cardiac cathetersReprocessing procedureFDA classification - Sterilization by steam, plasma, or ethylene oxide, liquid sterilization acceptable if no other methods feasibleSemi critical devices:Infection risk - High, intermediateMedical devices that is intended to come in contact with mucous membrane or minor skin breaches. Example - Flexible endoscope, Respiratory equipmentsReprocessing procedureFDA classification - Sterilization by desirable - High level disinfection acceptableNon-critical devices: Infection risk - LowMedical devices that comes in contact with intact skin.Example - Blood pressure cuff, Electrocardiogram electrodes.Reprocessing procedureFDA classification - Intermediate or low levelMedical equipment:Infection risk - LowDevice or component of a device that does not typically come in direct contact with the patient.Example - Examination tableReprocessing procedureFDA classification - Low level disinfectant, use of sanitizerRef: Ananthanarayan 9th edition, p37 