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Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures
OSF-3 ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSING MANUAL
Figure 3.13
Brushing the Suction Channel in the Insertion Tube
(Location A)
1. Straighten the endoscope’s Bending Section. Grip the Channel Cleaning
Brush (BW-20T) 3 cm from the bristles.
2. Insert the Channel Cleaning Brush at a 45° angle into the opening located in
the side wall of the Suction Cylinder as illustrated by A in Figure 3.13. Using
short strokes, feed the brush through the Insertion Tube until it emerges
from the Distal End of the endoscope.
3. Clean off the bristles with your fingertips in the detergent solution. Carefully
pull the brush back through the channel.
4. Clean off the bristles in the detergent solution again.
5. Repeat until all debris is removed.
Suction Cylinder
Suction Connector
Instrument
Channel
Port
A
B
C
B
A
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