Contaminated colonoscopy gear may have exposed Florida patients to hepatitis , HIV . Florida lawmakers seek inquiry , raising concerns about other factors . VA sent letters to people who may have had access from 2004 to this month . They say tubing was used but not disinfected , call risk of infection minimal .
Contaminated colonoscopy gear may have exposed Florida veterans to hepatitis , HIV . Florida lawmakers seek inquiry , raise concerns about other facilities . VA sent letters to people who may have had colonoscopies May 2004 to this month . Officials say tubing was rinsed but not disinfected , call risk of infection minimal .