Chapter 4 Operation
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ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
1. Select EndoTherapy accessories compatible with the instrument from the
“System chart” in the Appendix. Refer to the accessories’ instruction
manuals for operating instructions.
2. Move the elevator control lever all the way in the “ U” direction.
3. Hold the UP/DOWN and RIGHT/LEFT angulation knobs stationary.
4. Confirm that the tip of the EndoTherapy accessory is closed or retracted into
its sheath and insert the EndoTherapy accessory slowly and straight into the
slit of the biopsy valve.
Do not open the tip of the EndoTherapy accessory or extend
the tip of the EndoTherapy accessory from its sheath while
the accessory is in the instrument channel. The instrument
channel and/or the EndoTherapy accessory may become
damaged.
5. Hold the EndoTherapy accessory approximately 4 cm from the biopsy valve
and advance it slowly and straight into the biopsy valve using short strokes
while observing the endoscopic image.
When the tip of the EndoTherapy accessory extends
approximately 6 mm from the distal end of the endoscope,
the accessory will appear in the endoscopic image, and/or
ultrasound image.
6. Hold the EndoTherapy accessory approximately 4 cm from the biopsy valve
and advance it slowly and straight into the biopsy valve using short strokes
while observing the endoscopic image. Confirm that the tip of the
EndoTherapy accessory contacts the forceps elevator.
7. Move the elevator control lever in the opposite direction of the “ U”
direction to lower the forceps elevator. Advance the EndoTherapy
accessory slightly and move the elevator control lever in the “ U” direction
confirm that the accessory appears in the endoscopic image.
8. Manipulate the elevator control lever to adjust the height of the elevator (see
Figures 4.4 and 4.5).
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