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4-1-2 PRE-CLEANING
1) Immediately after removing the endoscope from the
patient, gently wipe all debris from the insertion tube
with a gauze or the like moistened with an enzymatic
detergent solution.
2) Place the distal end of the endoscope into detergent
solution and aspirate through the channel for 5 ~ 10
seconds. Alternate aspiration of solution and air sev-
eral times to create agitation for better pre-cleaning.
3) Set the lever on the water bottle to the drain position.
With the air pump of the video processor ON and set
to the HIGHEST pressure setting (if applicable),
depress the air/water valve of the scope fully until all
water has been discharged from the scope. Alternate
covering of the hole in the valve and depressing the
valve to forcefully expel mucous, debris, etc. which
may have entered the air and water nozzles.
4) Place removable scope components in enzymatic
detergent solution to pre-soak.
WARNING:
The importance of meticulous mechanical cleaning of the endoscope and its removable components
cannot be overemphasized.
Prior to disinfection or sterilization, all instruments and components must be scrupulously cleaned.
Failure to do so could result in incomplete or ineffective disinfection and sterilization.
During the reprocessing process, always wear protective garments such as gloves, gowns, face masks,
etc. to minimize the risk of cross contamination.
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