Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures
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EVIS EXERA GIF/CF/PCF TYPE 160 Series REPROCESSING MANUAL
Non-sterile water rinse and alcohol flush
Alcohol is flammable. Handle with care.
1. Fill a small container with 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.
2. Immerse all equipment in non-sterile water following all procedures given in
“Sterile water rinse” on page 62.
3. Attach the 30 cm
3
(30 ml) syringe to the suction cleaning adapter and flush
the tube with alcohol.
4. Attach the 30 cm
3
(30 ml) syringe to the luer port of the auxiliary water tube
and flush the tube with alcohol (for endoscopes with auxiliary water feeding
only).
5. Immerse all equipment in the alcohol and gently agitate them.
6. While immersed, depress and release the pistons of the air/water valve,
suction valve and AW channel cleaning adapter.
7. Remove all equipment from the alcohol.
8. Attach the 30 cm
3
(30 ml) syringe to the suction cleaning adapter and flush
air to dry the inside of the tube.
9. Attach the 30 cm
3
(30 ml) syringe to the luer port of the auxiliary water tube
and flush air to dry the inside of the tube (for endoscopes with auxiliary
water feeding only).
10. Using a sterile, lint-free cloth, thoroughly wipe and dry all external surfaces.
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