Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures
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OSF-3 ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSING MANUAL
If Non-sterile Water is Used
Alcohol is flammable. Handle with care.
1. Inject non-sterile water and air following the procedure as shown “If Sterile
Water is Used” on page 42.
2. Fill a small container with 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.
3. Using a 30 cm
3
(30 ml) syringe, flush the alcohol through the Channel
Cleaning Adapter.
4. Immerse all parts in the alcohol. While immersed, depress and release the
pistons of the valves and AW Channel Cleaning Adapter.
5. Remove all parts from the alcohol.
6. Attach the 30 cm
3
(30 ml) syringe to the Channel Cleaning Adapter and
flush air to remove the alcohol from the inside of the tube.
7. Wipe off dry excess alcohol with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Sterilization
ETO Gas Sterilization
The Channel Cleaning Brushes and Channel-opening
Cleaning Brush are not compatible with ETO gas
sterilization.
After cleaning and drying as described in “Manual Cleaning” on page 40, follow
the directions given below.
1. Before sterilization, the parts and equipment must be thoroughly cleaned
and dried.
2. Seal the individual parts or equipment in packages appropriate for ETO gas
sterilization according to your hospital’s protocol.
3. Sterilize the instrument according to the recommended ETO Gas Exposure
Parameters described in Section 2.5, “ETO Gas Sterilization” and the
sterilizer manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Aerate the components following the minimum aeration parameters
specified in Section 2.5, “ETO Gas Sterilization”.
5. Store the components following the instructions given in Chapter 5, “Storage
and Disposal”.
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