Olympus GIF Q180 User Manual

Refer to the endoscope’s companion manual, the “REPROCESSING MANUAL” whose
cover lists the model of your endoscope, for reprocessing information.
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INSTRUCTIONS
EVIS EXERA II GASTROINTESTINAL VIDEOSCOPE
OLYMPUS GIF TYPE N180
OLYMPUS GIF TYPE Q180
OLYMPUS GIF TYPE H180
EVIS EXERA II COLONOVIDEOSCOPE
OLYMPUS CF TYPE Q180AL/I
OLYMPUS CF TYPE H180AL/I
OLYMPUS PCF TYPE Q180AL/I

Olympus GIF Q180 Specifications

General

Type	Gastrointestinal Videoscope
Outer Diameter Distal End	9.2 mm
Outer Diameter Insertion Tube	9.2 mm
Insertion Tube Diameter	9.2 mm
Channel Diameter	2.8 mm
Working Length	1030 mm
Field of View	140 degrees
Direction of View	Forward viewing
Depth of Field	3-100 mm
Angulation Up	210 degrees
Angulation Down	90 degrees
Angulation Right	100 degrees
Angulation Left	100 degrees
Compatibility	EVIS EXERA II
Video Output	Digital

Summary

Important Information - Please Read Before Use

Intended use

User qualifications

Specifies the required qualifications for operating the instrument.

Reprocessing before the first use and storage after use

Instructions for reprocessing and storage to prevent infection and damage.

Maintenance management

Prohibition of improper repair and modification

Warning against unauthorized repairs and modifications to prevent injury or damage.

Warnings and cautions

General warnings and cautions for handling the instrument.

Chapter 2 Instrument Nomenclature and Specifications

2.1 Nomenclature

Identifies various parts of the endoscope models (GIF-N180, etc.).

2.2 Endoscope functions

Chapter 3 Preparation and Inspection

3.1 Preparation of the equipment

3.2 Inspection of the endoscope

Detailed steps for visually and manually inspecting the endoscope for damage.

Inspection of the bending mechanisms

Inspection of the UP/DOWN angulation mechanism

Inspection of the RIGHT/LEFT angulation mechanism (except GIF-N180)

3.3 Preparation and inspection of accessories

Inspection of the biopsy valve

3.4 Attaching accessories to the endoscope

Attaching the suction valve

Attaching the air/water valve

Attaching the biopsy valve

3.5 Inspection and connection of ancillary equipment

3.6 Inspection of the endoscopic system

Checks the endoscopic image, remote switches, and air feeding function.

Inspection of the endoscopic image

Inspection of the air feeding function

Inspection of the suction function

Inspection of the instrument channel

Chapter 4 Operation

Holding and manipulating the endoscope

Insertion of the endoscope

Provides instructions and warnings for inserting the endoscope into the patient.

4.1 Insertion

Detailed steps for inserting the endoscope, including transnasal insertion.

For GIF models

For CF/PCF models

Angulation of the distal end

Explains how to use angulation knobs and locks to guide the distal end.

Flexibility adjustment (for endoscopes with flexibility adjustment only)

Instructions on adjusting insertion tube flexibility for optimal use.

Air/water feeding and suction

Procedures for air/water feeding and suction operations.

Air/water feeding

Suction

4.2 Using endo-therapy accessories

Guidelines for using endo-therapy accessories with the endoscope.

Insertion of endo-therapy accessories into the endoscope

Steps for inserting accessories into the instrument channel.

Operation of endo-therapy accessories

General instructions for operating endo-therapy accessories.

Withdrawal of endo-therapy accessories

Procedures for safely withdrawing endo-therapy accessories.

High-frequency cauterization treatment (except GIF-N180)

Warnings and procedures for high-frequency cauterization.

Laser cauterization treatment (except GIF-N180)

Warnings and procedures for laser cauterization treatment.

4.3 Withdrawal of the endoscope

Steps for carefully withdrawing the endoscope from the patient.

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

5.1 Troubleshooting guide

Table of common problems, their causes, and solutions.

Endoscope functions (Angulation)

Endoscope functions (Air/water feeding)

Endoscope functions (Suction)

Endoscope functions (Image quality or brightness)

Flexibility adjustment (for endoscopes with flexibility adjustment only)

Endo-therapy accessories

5.2 Withdrawal of the endoscope with an abnormality

Procedures for withdrawing the endoscope when an abnormality occurs.

When the endoscopic image appears on the monitor

Steps for withdrawing the endoscope when the image is visible.

When the endoscopic image does not appear on the monitor or a frozen image cannot be restored

Steps to take when the endoscopic image is missing or frozen.

5.3 Returning the endoscope for repair

Instructions on how to contact Olympus and prepare the endoscope for repair.