Olympus BF-UC180F - Storage and Disposal

Chapter 7 Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization Procedures
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ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
7.10 Care of the ultrasonic cable (MAJ-1597,
MAJ-1722)
Equipment needed
Care
1.
If the cable is soiled with blood or other potentially infectious materials, wipe
off all gross debris using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with neutral
detergent.
2. To remove dust, dirt and other non-patient debris, wipe the cable’s surface
with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.
3. Make sure that the cable is completely dry.
• Never apply water to the ultrasonic cable. Equipment
damage can result.
• The ultrasonic cable is not waterproof. Never immerse it in
disinfectant solution or any other fluids.
Alcohol is not a sterilant or high-level disinfectant.
• Clean, lint-free cloth
• Neutral detergent
• 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol