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CAUTION
To avoid damaging the endoscope, do NOT twist, rotate or excessively bend
any of the strain reliefs [(1), (2)] during inspection, clinical use, reprocessing,
or any handling activity. Be particularly cautious regarding the insertion tube
strain relief [(1)]. When wiping the insertion tube and the umbilical cable, use
a slow back and forth motion to wipe them along the tube/cable. Never apply
excessive force or torque to these strain reliefs or tubes/cables.
Do NOT Twist or Rotate Do NOT Bend
(1)
(2)
Figure 1.1
CAUTION
• EB-1575K, EB-1975K, EB-1990i can be sterilized using the STERRAD
®
NX™ system. For more detail, refer to sections 1-2-5-1 and 1-3-3-2 of
this instruction for use.
• Video bronchoscopes other than EB-1575K, EB-1975K, EB-1990i are
incompatible with sterilization using STERRAD
®
NX™ system.
• After every 100 cycles of STERRAD
®
NX™ exposure, the endoscope
should be returned to an authorized PENTAX service facility for repair.
Replacement of the insertion tube and bending section will be necessary
and other components may also require service.
• Although STERRAD
®
NX™ compatible endoscopes are generally capable
of withstanding up to 100 cycles of exposure to STERRAD
®
NX™, repair/
replacement of components might be necessary prior to 100 cycles,
depending upon the condition of the endoscope.
• Be sure to attach the ventilation cap (OF-C5) to the venting connector
before performing STERRAD
®
NX™ sterilization.
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