Medivators SCOPE BUDDY - Operator Safety; Patient Safety; Endoscope Safety

SCOPE BUDDY USER/SERVICE MANUAL
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Operator Safety
1. This device is only to be operated by properly trained and qualified personnel who are fully familiar
with its intended use and operation.
2. Avoid biological contamination and chemical burns. Always wear appropriate personal protective
equipment (PPE) including clothing, gloves, and safety glasses when handling used endoscopes.
3. Cleaning and detergent solutions for endoscope flushing must be used in accordance with the
regulations governing their use, safety, and shelf life. Decontamination solutions for performing the
Scope Buddy Daily Decontamination Cycle must be used in accordance to the regulations governing
their direction for use.
4. In case of contact with cleaning solutions, flush eyes or skin with copious amounts of water for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention in case of eye contact.
5. Decontamination solutions can be harmful if swallowed. In case of accidental ingestion, drink large
quantities of water and call a physician immediately. Avoid contact with food. Do not store
decontamination solutions near food.
Patient Safety
1. Failure to adhere to the endoscope manufacturer’s recommendations governing the proper cleaning
of endoscopes after each patient examination may compromise the efficacy of the subsequent
endoscope high level disinfection process.
2. All endoscopes must be high-level disinfected prior to patient use. SCOPE BUDDY is not designed to
replace an automated endoscope disinfector and should never be used to disinfect an endoscope.
Endoscope Safety
Scope Buddy has been designed and tested to meet or exceed endoscope manufacturer’s guidelines
including pressure and flow requirements. Medivators Scope Buddy is certified and validated safe for use
with Olympus, Pentax, Fujinon and Storz flexible, immersible endoscopes.