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Chapter 6 Compatible Reprocessing Methods
ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
• When the endoscope is cleaned and disinfected
simultaneously in combination with an endoscope of the
same or another model using OER-AW, see the group
number of the endoscopes shown in the “List of Compatible
Endoscopes/Connecting Tubes 2 and the instruction manual
for OER-AW to confirm the combination. The group number
of the endoscope model should be listed in Table 6.12.
6.10 Washer-Disinfector
• Use only a WD whose compatibility for cleaning medical
instrument has been certified by the WD’s manufacturers,
and which meets ISO 15883-1, ISO 15883-2 requirement.
Using an incompatible WD may pose an infection control risk
and may considerably damage the medical instrument.
• Perform manual cleaning of the medical instrument before
loading them into a WD as described in the instruction
manual. If the medical instrument are not properly cleaned,
subsequent reprocessing will be ineffective.
• For details on the operation of the WD, refer to the instruction
manual of the WD.
• Do not use an undesignated detergent, neutralizer, or WD
program. This could damage the medical instrument.
• Follow the instructions provided by the process chemical
manufacturer regarding concentrations, temperature and
exposure time of detergent and neutralizer.
• Regularly maintain the WD as recommended by its
manufacturer.
• This endoscope cannot be loaded in the WD. For details, see
Table 6.1 through 6.5.
*1 These products are not available in the member states of the EU.
OER-AW
GF-UCT180 Group 3
Table 6.12