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1-3-1. Cleaning
WARNING
• During the reprocessing process, always wear protective equipment
(e.g., gloves, gowns, face masks, etc.) to minimize the risk of cross
contamination.
• Endoscope components and accessories should be thoroughly and
carefully cleaned with detergent solution within one hour after the
conclusion of an endoscopic procedure. If they are left uncleaned for
greater than one hour after use, dried blood, mucus or other patient
debris may cause damage to them or interfere with the ability of the
user to properly reprocess them.
• For cleaning, use only legally marketed detergents which have been
tested and found to be compatible by PENTAX. A list of detergents that
are compatible with PENTAX components and accessories is contained in
this manual.
• Fresh detergent solution must be used for each set of endoscope
components and accessories.
1-3-1-1. Items required
• Protective equipment such as gloves, gowns, face masks, etc., to minimize the
risk of cross contamination.
• Detergent solution, Endozime (Ruhof Corporation)
• Clean potable water
• Basin (at least 25 cm in width x 20 cm in depth x 15 cm in height )
• Lint-free gauze
• 10 mL luer slip syringe
• Ultrasonic cleaner (frequency range: 44 kHz +/-6%)
1-3-1-2. Cleaning procedure
Preparation
1) Wear personal protective equipment.
2) Prepare a basin with detergent solution per manufacturer’s instructions (temperature,
concentration). In the case of ENDOZIME, add 30 mL of ENDOZIME concentrate
to 3.8 L (1 gallon) of clean potable water at 20°C~30°C (68°F~86°F).
3) Fully immerse the components and accessories, and keep them immersed in
detergent solution during the following cleaning procedure.
Accessory
Cleaning
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