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Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
 Suction
 EndoTherapy accessories
Irregularity
description
Possible cause Solution
The suction is absent or
insufficient.
The biopsy valve is not
attached properly.
Attach it correctly.
The biopsy valve is
damaged.
Replace it with a new one.
The suction pump is not
set properly.
Adjust the suction pump’s setting
as described in its instruction
manual.
The suction valve is
damaged.
Replace it with a new one.
The suction valve is
sticky.
The suction valve is
damaged.
Replace it with a new one.
The suction valve does
not return to its original
position.
The aspiration pressure
is too high.
Lower the aspiration pressure.
The suction valve
cannot be attached.
An incorrect suction
valve is used.
Use a correct suction valve.
The suction valve is
damaged.
Replace it with a new one.
Irregularity
description
Possible cause Solution
An EndoTherapy
accessory does not
pass through the
instrument channel
smoothly.
An incompatible
EndoTherapy accessory
is being used.
Refer to the
“System chart” in
the Appendix
and select a
compatible EndoTherapy
accessory.