Chapter 2 Instrument Nomenclature and Specifications
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ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
10. Suction valve (MAJ-1443)
The suction valve is depressed to the first stage to activate suction. The
valve is also used to remove any fluid or debris adhering to the objective
lens.
The suction valve is depressed completely to activate suction of sterile
water from the balloon through the balloon channel.
11. Air/water valve (MAJ-1444)
The hole in the air/water valve is covered to insufflate air and the valve is
depressed to the first stage to feed water for lens washing. It also can be
used to feed air to remove any fluid or debris adhering to the objective lens.
The valve is depressed completely to fill the balloon with sterile water
through the balloon channel.
12. Instrument channel
The instrument channel functions as:
− channel for the insertion of EndoTherapy accessories
− suction channel
− Fluid feed channel (from a syringe via the biopsy valve)
13. Insertion section limit mark
This mark shows the maximum point to which the endoscope may be
inserted into the patient’s body.
14. Bending section
This section moves the distal end of the endoscope when the UP/DOWN
and RIGHT/LEFT angulation control knobs are operated.
15. Forceps elevator
The elevator moves EndoTherapy accessories when the elevator control
lever is operated.
16. Remote switches 1 to 4
The functions of remote switches 1 to 4 can be selected on the video system
center. Refer to the instruction manual for the video system center when
setting these functions.
17. Elevator channel plug
This plug is used for connection of the washing tube to clean and disinfect
the elevator channel.
18. Color code (orange)
This code is used to quickly determine the compatibility of EndoTherapy
accessories. The endoscope can be used with EndoTherapy accessories
that have the same color code. For more information on combining the
endoscope with particular EndoTherapy accessories, refer to the “System
chart” in the Appendix and the instruction manuals for the compatible
accessories.
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