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Chapter 9 Reprocessing the Endoscope (and related reprocessing accessories)
ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
1. Immerse the endoscope in the detergent solution.
2. With the endoscope immersed, use a lint-free cloth to thoroughly wipe all
external surfaces of the endoscope. Pay particular attention to the air/water
nozzle opening and the objective lens, and ensure that all surfaces of the
distal end are thoroughly cleaned (see Figure 9.8).
Figure 9.8
Brushing around the forceps elevator and instrument channel
outlet
• After thoroughly brushing around the forceps elevator with a
soft brush, always visually confirm that the elevator wire is
not broken. If the elevator wire is broken, patient and/or
operator injury could result.
• To avoid splattering detergent solution while brushing, keep
the endoscope submerged.
Using a stiff brush or excessive force when brushing may
scratch the distal end and result in water leakage, cause the
elevator wire to come off the distal end, bend or kink the
elevator wire so that the forceps elevator will no longer work.
Objective lens
Air/water nozzle
opening
Lint-free cloth
Ultrasound transducer
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