Chapter 4 Operation
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ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
Operation of EndoTherapy accessories
Operate the EndoTherapy accessory according to the directions given in its
instruction manual.
Withdrawal of EndoTherapy accessories
• Patient debris might spray when EndoTherapy accessories
are withdrawn from the biopsy valve. To prevent this, hold a
piece of gauze around the accessory and the biopsy valve
during withdrawal.
• Do not withdraw the EndoTherapy accessory if the tip is open
or extended from its sheath; patient injury, bleeding,
perforation, and/or instrument damage may occur.
• Withdraw the EndoTherapy accessory slowly and straight out
of the biopsy valve. Otherwise, the valve’s slit and/or hole
could be damaged. This can reduce the efficacy of the
endoscope’s suction system, and may leak or spray patient
debris or fluids, posing an infection control risk.
• If the EndoTherapy accessory cannot be withdrawn from the
endoscope, close the EndoTherapy accessory and/or retract
it into its sheath, then carefully withdraw both the endoscope
and the EndoTherapy accessory together under endoscopic
observation. Take care not to cause tissue trauma.
Withdraw the EndoTherapy accessory slowly while the tip of the EndoTherapy
accessory is closed and/or retracted into its sheath.
1. Close the tip of the EndoTherapy accessory and/or retract it into its sheath.
2. While lowering the forceps elevator gradually, slowly withdraw the
EndoTherapy accessory.
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