Chapter 5 Reprocessing
Rotatable Clip Fixing Device
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• the instructions in this manual
• the mechanical aspects of endoscopic
equipment
• pertinent germicide labeling
Olympus endo-therapy accessories are compatible with
2.0% to 3.2% glutaraldehyde solution. However, routine
biological monitoring is not feasible with glutaraldehyde
and, therefore, it should not be used to sterilize reusable
medical devices that are compatible with other methods
of sterilization that can be biologically monitored, such as
steam sterilization.
• Failure to properly clean and sterilize the
instrument after each examination can
compromise patient safety. During use,
the instrument normally comes in contact
with intact mucous membranes. To
minimize the risk of transmitting diseases
from one patient to another, after each
examination the instrument must
undergo thorough cleaning followed by
sterilization.
• If the instrument is not cleaned
meticulously, effective sterilization
cannot be obtained. Clean the instrument
thoroughly before sterilization to remove
microorganisms or organic material
which can limit the effectiveness of the
sterilization process.
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