Pentax EB-1970TK User Manual

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1-2-3. Cleaning
WARNING
• During reprocessing, always wear protective equipment (e.g., gloves,
gowns, face masks, etc.) to minimize the risk of cross contamination.
• In order to ensure thorough cleaning, be sure to perform all cleaning
steps. The effectiveness of each cleaning step will influence the
effectiveness of subsequent steps. Failure to properly follow the cleaning
steps described may result in incomplete or ineffective cleaning,
disinfection, and/or sterilization of endoscope, and may pose a cross-
infection risk.
• Immediately (within one hour) after the completion of a procedure,
the endoscope and its components should be thoroughly and carefully
cleaned with detergent solution. If the endoscope and its components
are left uncleaned for an excessive time after use, dried blood, mucus,
or other patient debris may cause damage or interfere with the ability of
the user to properly reprocess the device.
• For cleaning, use only legally marketed detergents that have been
tested according to the instructions of the manufacturer and found to
be compatible by PENTAX. A list of detergents that are compatible with
PENTAX endoscopes is contained in this manual.
• Fresh detergent solution must be used for each endscope that is
reprocessed.
CAUTION
• PVE soaking cap (OE-C9) must be properly secured over the electrical
contacts. Failure to do so could result in water invasion and damage
to the endoscope. If an endoscope is cleaned without the soaking cap
attached, do not use the endoscope, and contact your local PENTAX
service facility or sales representative.
• Ventilation cap (OF-C5) must be taken OFF during reprocessing. Failure
to do so can result in damage to the endoscope. If an endoscope is
cleaned with the ventilation cap attached, do not use the endoscope,
and contact your local PENTAX service facility or sales representative.
• During cleaning, never twist, rotate, or bend the insertion portion and
umbilical cable excessively.
• Never subject the endoscope to ultrasonic cleaning methods.
• In order to prevent damage to the endoscope, do not place any objects
other than the reprocessing accessories listed in section 1-2-3-1 of this
instruction for use with the endoscope when immersing it in a cleaning
basin.
Endoscope
Cleaning
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Pentax EB-1970TK Specifications

General

Brand	Pentax
Model	EB-1970TK
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English