Olympus EVIS EXERA II - Removal of the Balloon

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Chapter 4 Operation
ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
4.5 Removal of the balloon
• Do not hold the ultrasound transducer when holding the
insertion section. The ultrasonic transducer can be damaged,
resulting in an abnormal ultrasonic image.
• Do not squeeze the ultrasound transducer forcefully. The
ultrasonic transducer can be damaged, resulting in an
abnormal ultrasonic image.
• Do not remove the balloon with equipment such as forceps,
needle holder, or hemostat that may scratch the surface of
the ultrasound transducer. The ultrasonic transducer can be
damaged, resulting in an abnormal ultrasonic image.
• Do not pinch the ultrasound transducer surface and balloon
together when removing the balloon. The ultrasonic
transducer can be damaged, resulting in an abnormal
ultrasonic image.
1. Use a clean, lint-free cloth to gently wipe and dry the balloon surface.
2. Roll up the rear end of the balloon with your fingers (see Figure 4.6).
3. After the removal of the balloon, confirm that the surface of the ultrasound
transducer is free from scratches. In case the ultrasound transducer surface
is scratched, stop using the endoscope and contact Olympus.
Figure 4.6