Chapter 6 Compatible Reprocessing Methods and Chemical Agents
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ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
Alcohol is not a sterilant or high-level disinfectant.
• The endoscope is not compatible with steam sterilization
(autoclaving). Reprocessing using steam sterilization will
result in severe equipment damage.
• The ultrasonic cable is not waterproof. Never immerse it in
disinfectant solution or any other fluids.
The endoscope is compatible with some automatic
endoscope reprocessors such as the ETD system distributed
by Olympus.
6.2 Water (for reprocessing)
Water is used for leakage testing and manual cleaning of the endoscope and
accessories. For these purposes, use either fresh, potable tap water or water
that has been processed (e.g., filtered, deionized or purified) to improve its
chemical and/or microbiological quality. Consult with your hospital’s infection
control committee.
When rinsing the endoscope and accessories following high-level disinfection,
use the water referred to in Section 6.5, “Rinse water”.
6.3 Detergent solution
Use a medical-grade, low-foaming, neutral pH detergent or enzymatic detergent
and follow the manufacturer’s dilution and temperature recommendations.
Contact Olympus for the names of specific brands that have been tested for
compatibility with the endoscope. Do not reuse detergent solutions.
Excessive detergent foaming can prevent fluid from
adequately contacting internal lumens (e.g., channels).
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