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Endoscope Cleaning and Testing
The MEDIVATORS
®
ADVANTAGE PLUS
®
Automated Endoscope Reprocessor may be used with all
makes and sizes of exible, immersible endoscopes that can be internally and externally disinfected.
Proper endoscope disinfection is required because endoscopes have multiple internal valves and channels
that have the potential to harbor microorganisms that could cross-contaminate patients. Reprocessing
quality depends largely on a thorough ushing of all endoscope channels, valves and ttings where
contamination can occur.
This reprocessor includes a cleaning cycle that may be used to eliminate manual cleaning of the endoscopes.
Used endoscopes must be pre-cleaned according to manufacturers, guidelines and your internal facility
procedures before reprocessing. Follow the endoscope manufacturer’s, instructions and established
professional guidelines while pre-cleaning and disinfecting endoscopes. Leak test all endoscopes prior to
disinfection.
If the cleaning cycle is not chosen, endoscopes must be manually cleaned before placing in the reprocessor
for disinfection.
Only INTERCEPT
®
detergent has been validated for use in the cleaning cycle. It is recommended that
cleaning and reprocessing take place within one hour after the procedure is completed.
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