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1-3-2. High-Level Disinfection
WARNING
• During the reprocessing process, always wear protective equipment
(e.g., gloves, gowns, face masks, etc.) to minimize the risk of cross
contamination.
• Prior to disinfection, all components and accessories must be
meticulously cleaned. Failure to do so can result in incomplete or
ineffective disinfection.
• For high-level disinfection, use disinfecting solution according
to instructions of the disinfectant manufacturer (temperature,
concentration, time). Use only legally marketed disinfecting solutions
that have been tested and found to be compatible by PENTAX. A list of
disinfectant solutions that are compatible with PENTAX components and
accessories is contained in this manual.
• Adhere to the instructions specified by the disinfectant manufacturer
to accomplish effective and complete disinfection. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the endoscope components and accessories.
• Ideally, all nal rinses should be performed with sterile water. However,
if sterile water is not used, use clean potable water that meets the
requirements of the health care facility.
• Regardless of the quality of the rinse water used, it is essential
to perform a final alcohol rinse followed by forced air in order to
completely dry the lumens of components and accessories and prevent
bacteria colonization and/or infections associated with waterborne
microorganisms.
• The basin that is used to perform disinfectant immersion must be
thoroughly cleaned prior to lling it with disinfectant solution.
• Verification that the potency of the liquid chemical germicide is at or
above its Minimum Effective Concentration (MEC) (using recommended
test strips or similar methods) is required to ensure that high-level
disinfection/sterilization can be achieved.
1-3-2-1. Items required
• Protective equipment such as gloves, gowns, face masks, etc., to minimize the
risk of cross contamination.
• Disinfecting solution, Cidex Activated Dialdehyde Solution (Johnson &
Johnson)
• Sterile water (preferred) or clean potable water
• 70-90% medical grade ethyl or isopropyl alcohol
• Basin (at least 25 cm in width x 20 cm in depth x 15 cm in height )
• Sterile gauze
• 10 mL luer slip syringe
Accessory
Disinfection
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