Medivators SCOPE BUDDY - Daily Decontamination Procedure

SCOPE BUDDY USER/SERVICE MANUAL
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Daily Decontamination Procedure
The Scope Buddy Endoscope Flushing Aid delivers rinse water and cleaning solutions through the channels
of flexible, immersible endoscopes. As a result, Scope Buddy and its associated connection tubing must be
decontaminated.
The decontamination procedure is simple to setup and perform, and it can be carried out at the end of each
work day or after any individual sessional use. This ensures a clean and decontaminated device for the
start of the next work day, or for the next endoscope that needs to be flushed.
To prepare for the decontamination procedure, locate the Fluid Intake Line, Extension Line(s) and any
Multi-way Adapters used during the day. Additionally, locate a decontamination solution approved for use at
room temperature conditions.
To perform the decontamination procedure, SCOPE BUDDY and all associated tubing are filled with
decontamination solution for the appropriate contact time, as specified by the manufacturer’s Direction for
Use for the decontamination solution being used. After the specified contact time has elapsed, SCOPE
BUDDY is considered decontaminated and ready for use. Use the following procedure to perform a cycle.
Caution: Perform a decontamination cycle at the end of each day or after any individual
sessional use.
WARNING: Use only room temperature decontamination solutions for performing the daily
decontamination procedure, Diluted bleach solutions and hydrogen peroxide are not
compatible with SCOPE BUDDY components and should never be used.
WARNING: Do not use alcohol or alcohol-based products in SCOPE BUDDY. Alcohol is
not compatible with internal Scope Buddy components and should never be pumped
through the device. The tubing however can be detached from the unit, wiped down and
flushed via syringe or similar with 70% alcohol.
WARNING: To avoid biological contamination and chemical burns, always wear appropriate
personal protective clothing, gloves, and safety glasses when handling cleaning and
disinfectant solutions.
Caution: Ensure fluid exiting the open end of the endoscope or tubing is not facing a
direction that would allow it to be sprayed on personnel or electrical fixtures.
Performing the Decontamination Procedure
1. The decontamination cycle is performed at the end of a day or after any individual sessional use, so
the device should already be powered on and all tubing attached.
2. Locate the screened end of the Fluid Intake Line, and place it into a container of decontamination
solution. Verify the screened end is deeply submerged into the solution.