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Chapter 9 Reprocessing the Endoscope (and related reprocessing accessories)
ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
9.6 Manually disinfecting the endoscope and
accessories
All disinfection steps should be performed with the
endoscope and all equipment completely immersed in
disinfectant solution. If the equipment is connected to the
endoscope while they are immersed, or any part of the
equipment is not immersed completely, disinfectant solution
may not adequately contact all surfaces of the equipment.
After reprocessing the endoscope according to the procedures described below.
Equipment needed
Prepare the following equipment and wear appropriate personal protective
equipment.
• Personal protective equipment
• Clean, lint-free cloths
• Large basin with a tight-fitting lid
• Disinfectant solution
•30cm
3
(30 ml) syringe
•5cm
3
(5 ml) syringe
• Channel plug (MAJ-621)
• Injection tube (MH-946)
• Washing tube (MH-974)
• Cleaning adapter for instrument
channel port
(MAJ-350)