Chapter 9 Reprocessing the Endoscope (and related reprocessing accessories)
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ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
Wipe down the insertion section
• Handle the insertion section carefully. Tightly gripping or
sharply bending the insertion section or bending section can
stretch or severely damage the insertion section and the
covering of the bending section.
• Do not hold the ultrasonic transducer when holding the
insertion tube. The ultrasonic transducer damage can result
and/or the ultrasonic image will be abnormal.
• Do not squeeze the ultrasonic transducer forcefully. The
ultrasonic transducer damage can result and/or the ultrasonic
image will be abnormal.
1. Remove and discard the balloon as described in Section 4.5, “Removal of
the balloon” on page 78, to ensure proper cleaning of the endoscope.
2. Wipe the entire insertion section with a clean, lint-free cloth soaked in
detergent solution. Wipe from the boot at the control section toward the
distal end.
3. Gently wipe the ultrasound transducer surface.
Aspirate detergent solution
Monitor the suction bottle on the suction pump carefully to
ensure that it does not overflow. Otherwise, suction pump
damage could result.
1. Turn the suction pump ON.
2. Attach the biopsy valve cap.
3. Immerse the distal end of the insertion section in detergent solution.
Depress the suction valve to the first stage and aspirate detergent solution
into the channel for 30 seconds.Then depress the suction valve completely
and aspirate detergent solution into the balloon channel for 30 seconds (see
Figure 9.1).
4. Remove the distal end of the insertion section from the detergent solution.
Depress the suction valve to the first stage and aspirate air for 10 seconds.
Then depress the suction valve completely and aspirate air for 10 seconds.
5. Turn the suction pump OFF.
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