Pentax EB-1970TK User Manual

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1-2-5-1. Sterilization using STERRAD
®
NX™ System (EB-1575K,
EB-1975K, EB-1990i only)
CAUTION
• PENTAX video bronchoscopes other than EB-1575K, EB-1975K, EB-1990i
are incompatible with the STERRAD
®
NX™ system.
• When sterilizing the endoscope, do not place any objects other than inlet
seal (OF-B 190) and suction control valve (OF-179) into the sterilization
tray.
• After every 100 cycles of STERRAD
®
NX™ exposure, the endoscopes
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 repair or replacement.
• Although STERRAD
®
NX™ compatible endoscopes are capable of
withstanding STERRAD
®
NX™ sterilization for up to 100 cycles, repair/
replacement of parts might be necessary prior to reaching 100 cycles,
depending upon the condition of the endoscope.
1-2-5-1-1. Items required
• protective garments such as gloves, gowns, face masks, etc. to minimize the risk
of cross contamination.
• APTIMAX Instrument Tray ( 270 mm in width, 576 mm in length, 100 mm in height)
• APTIMAX Instrument Tray Mat ( 254 mm in width, 546 mm in length)
• instrument wrap recommended by STERRAD
®
for use of STERRAD
®
NX™
system
• tape recommended by STERRAD
®
for use of STERRAD
®
NX™ system
• Ventilation cap (OF-C5)
Endoscope
Sterilization
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Pentax EB-1970TK Specifications

General

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