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1-2. Endoscope Reprocessing
Video bronchoscopes can be subjected to the following cleaning, disinfection, and optional
sterilization process.
Video
Bronchoscopes
Cleaning
High-Level
Disinfection
Optional Sterilization
Manual Ultrasonic
Steam
Sterilization
STERRAD
®
NX™ system
EB-1170K Y N Y N N
EB-1570K Y N Y N N
EB-1970K Y N Y N N
EB-1970TK Y N Y N N
EB-1575K Y N Y N Y
EB-1975K Y N Y N Y
EB-1990i Y N Y N Y
Y : YES
N : NO
1-2-1. Pre-Cleaning
WARNING
• During reprocessing, always wear protective equipment (e.g., gloves,
gowns, face masks, etc.) to minimize the risk of cross contamination.
• Pre-cleaning is intended to remove visible debris from the endoscope
immediately after its withdrawal from the patient, in order to withdrawal
subsequent cleaning procedure. Endoscopes that are from the patient
are soiled with debris such as blood, tissues, and mucus. When such
debris dries, it cannot be adequately removed in the subsequent cleaning
procedure. It should be noted that pre-cleaning cannot substitute for the
mechanical cleaning process. Always mechanically clean the endoscope
after pre-cleaning.
• During pre-cleaning, never wipe the insertion tube with alcohol or
disinfecting solution. These solutions may x organic contaminants and
proteinaceous debris to the instrument and have an adverse effect on
endoscope functionality and proper reprocessing.
• When using detergent, use only legally marketed brands that have been
tested and found to be compatible by PENTAX. A list of detergents that
are compatible with PENTAX endoscopes is contained in this manual.
CAUTION
• Immediately after use, the metal light guide plug and electrical contacts/
pins of the endoscope may be HOT. To avoid burns, do not touch these
areas immediately after use. For safer handling after a procedure, grasp
the PVE connector housing.
• Prior to pre-cleaning the endoscope, leave the PVE connector attached to
the video processor
.
• In order to prevent damage to the endoscope, do not place any objects
other than Inlet Seal (OF-B190) and Suction Control Valve (OF-B179)
with the endoscope in the closed container used for transport to the
reprocessing area.
Endoscope
Pre-Cleaning
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