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Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures
OSF-3 ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSING MANUAL
3.3 Precleaning
• If the endoscope is not precleaned immediately, residual
organic debris will begin to solidify and it may be difficult to
effectively reprocess the endoscope.
• Turn the endoscope’s illumination OFF immediately after the
examination. The temperature at the Distal End of an
illuminated endoscope may exceed 41°C (106°F) and reach
50°C (122°F) due to intense endoscopic illumination. Surface
temperature above 41°C (106°F) may cause burns.
Preclean the endoscope at the bedside in the procedure room immediately
following the procedure. These steps are to be performed when the Light Source
and Suction Pump are turned ON and still connected to the endoscope.
Equipment Needed
Prepare the following equipment:
Wipe Down the Insertion Tube
Handle the Insertion Tube carefully. Tightly gripping or
sharply bending the Insertion Tube or Bending Section can
stretch or severely damage the Insertion Tube and the
covering of the Bending Section.
1. Prepare the detergent solution in a 500 cm
3
(500 ml) container.
2. Wipe the entire Insertion Tube with a clean, lint-free cloth soaked in
detergent solution. Begin wiping from the Boot toward the Distal End.
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Clean, Lint-free Cloth
• 500 cm
3
(500 ml) Container of Detergent
Solution
• AW Channel Cleaning Adapter (MB-107)
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