Chapter 9 Reprocessing the Endoscope (and related reprocessing accessories)
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ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
• To prevent damage to the endoscope, never immerse it
together with objects other than the equipment listed above.
• Reuse of detergent may cross-contaminate equipment and
compromise the safety of personnel cleaning the endoscope.
Do not reuse detergent.
Preparation
1.
Fill a basin with fresh detergent solution at the temperature and
concentration recommended by the detergent manufacturer. Use a basin
that is at least 40 cm by 40 cm (16” by 16”) in size and deep enough to
completely immerse the endoscope.
2. Fill a basin with clean water. Use a basin that is at least 40 cm by 40 cm (16”
by 16”) in size and deep enough to completely immerse the endoscope.
Cleaning the external surface
After thoroughly brushing or wiping all external surfaces and
the distal end of the endoscope with a lint-free cloth, always
visually confirm that the elevator wire is not broken. If the
elevator wire is broken, patient and/or operator injury could
result.
Do not wipe the ultrasonic transducer forcefully. The
ultrasonic transducer damage can result and/or the ultrasonic
image will be abnormal.
• Injection tube (MH-946)
• Cleaning adapter for
instrument channel port
(MAJ-350)
• Washing tube (MH-974)
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