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13. Use a sterile, lint-free cloth to thoroughly wipe and dry the external surfaces
of the endoscope and all equipment.
14. Store the components following the instructions as described in Chapter 9,
“Reprocessing the Endoscope (and related reprocessing accessories)”.
Flushing the channels with 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol
after rinsing them with sterile water facilitates drying inside
the channels.
(Optional) Alcohol flush
Refer to “(Optional) Alcohol flush” on page 179 as the procedure is same.
Dry the endoscope
Refer to “Dry the accessories” on page 182 as the procedure is same.
9.8 Sterilization
Equipment needed
Prepare the following equipment, and wear appropriate personal protective
equipment.
• Sterilization wraps
• Stainless steel wire mesh basket (size: 50 (W) × 30 (H) × 10 (D) cm or more)
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