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Chapter 9 Reprocessing the Endoscope (and related reprocessing accessories)
ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
Brushing the suction channel in the universal cord
(location B)
1. Grip the single use combination cleaning brush (BW-412T) at a point 3 cm
from the bristles.
2. Insert the single use combination cleaning brush (BW-412T) straight into the
opening of the suction cylinder as illustrated by B in Figure 9.14. Using short
strokes, feed the brush through the universal cord until it emerges from the
suction connector on the endoscope connector.
3. Clean the bristles with your fingertips in the detergent solution. Carefully pull
the brush out through the channel and back out of the suction cylinder.
4. Clean the bristles in the detergent solution again.
5. Repeat until all debris is removed.
Brushing the balloon channel (location C)
1. Grip the single use single-ended cleaning brush (BW-400L) at a point 3 cm
from the bristles.
2. Insert the single use single-ended cleaning brush (BW-400L) straight into
the opening of the suction cylinder as illustrated by C in Figure 9.14. Using
short strokes, feed the brush until it reaches the distal end near the balloon
attachment groove.
It can be confirmed whether the brush has reached the distal end by looking
at the tip of brush through the groove of the balloon water suction port
(Rough standard of brush insertion length: 150 cm from point).
3. Pull the brush out through the channel and clean the bristles with your
fingertips in the detergent solution.
4. Repeat until all debris is removed.
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