Olympus EVIS EXERA II - Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilization

Chapter 6 Compatible Reprocessing Methods
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ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
6.11 Ethylene oxide gas sterilization
• Use packages appropriate for ethylene oxide gas
sterilization. If packages are not appropriate for ethylene
oxide gas sterilization, the equipment may not be properly
sterilized.
• The results of sterilization depend on various factors such as
how the sterilized accessories are packed and positioned,
and the method of placing and loading it in the sterilization
device. Please verify the sterilization effects by using
biological or chemical indicators. Also follow the guidelines
for sterilization issued by medical administrative authorities,
public organizations or the infection management sections at
each medical facility, as well as the instruction manual for the
sterilization device.
• Perform ethylene oxide gas sterilization under the conditions
described in this section. If ethylene oxide gas sterilization is
performed under conditions other than those described here,
the intended sterilization effect may not be achieved.
• Exceeding the recommended parameters may cause
equipment damage.
• Detach the water-resistant cap from the endoscope
connector before ethylene oxide gas sterilization. If the
water-resistant cap is attached during ethylene oxide gas
sterilization, the air inside the endoscope will expand and
rupture the covering of the bending section and/or damage
the angulation mechanism.
Figure 6.3
Water resistant cap (MH-553)