Chapter 11 Reprocessing Endoscopes and Accessories Using an AER/WD
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11.4 Reprocessing accessories using a WD
Follow the workflow described in Section 8.2, “Workflow for reprocessing
endoscopes and accessories” when reprocessing accessories with a WD.
Be sure to attach all required connectors to the accessories. For details
concerning appropriate connectors, refer to the instructions of the WD
manufacturer.
Manually clean and disinfect any accessories that are not compatible with the
WD.
Lumens must be connected to the WD so that they will be
rinsed through and all inner and outer surfaces come in
contact with chemicals.
Washer-Disinfector
For the information concerning the details of the reprocessing steps required
before putting accessories into WD, please refer to the instruction manual for
WD and chemicals.
• When the injection tube is reprocessed in the WD, attach the
connectors of WD to the Air/Water channel port and the
suction channel port.
• WD should be compliant with EN ISO 15883-1, 2.
(Optional) Alcohol flush
Refer to “(Optional) Alcohol flush” on page 179 as the procedure is same.
Dry the accessories
Refer to “Dry the accessories” on page 182 as the procedure is same.