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Caution
• Users as well as the assisting personnel should always wear protective equipment (e.g.,
gloves, goggles, masks, medical gowns, etc.) to minimize the risk of cross contamination, as
patient's body fluids may be dispersed from instrument components such as the instrument
channel inlet and the suction control valve.
• Do NOT forcefully attach an accessory to the endoscope. Doing so may result in damage to
the endoscope.
• Do NOT excessively twist, rotate, or bend any of the insertion portions, strain relief boots, or
umbilical cord. Doing so may damage the endoscope.
• Do NOT hit the remote buttons with hard objects or pull or twist them. Doing so may cause
internal damage to the endoscope that may lead to water leaks.
• Do NOT attach or remove the scope connector of the endoscope while the power of the
video processor is turned on. Doing so may damage the endoscope.
• Electromagnetic interference may occur with equipment labeled with the following symbol
or near mobile RF communication equipment such as mobile phones. If electromagnetic
interference occurs, reorient or relocate the endoscope or shield the location of use.
Maintenance management
The service life of this endoscope is 6 years after date of shipment with the following conditions.
• Perform inspection before use, care after use, storage, and replacement of consumables according to
this IFU.
• Have a specialist specified by PENTAX Medical perform repairs and at least annual periodic inspections.