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Preparation and inspection
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Inspection of the irrigation tube (OF- B113)
Warning
NEVER use the irrigation tube (OF - B113) when an abnormality is suspected in inspection.
Replace it with a new one. Using the OF - B113 with abnormality in the process of cleaning,
high level disinfection, or sterilization may cause leaking of detergent from the connection
part and detachment of the OF - B113. The cleaning, high - level disinfection or sterilization may
not be effective due to the insufficient reprocessing.
Irrigation Tube (OF - B113)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(1)
(3)
(1) Luer Connector
(2) Hole
(3) Connector
(4) Hole
(5) O - ring
Figure 3.25
1. Check the entire surface of the irrigation tube (OF - B113) for abnormalities such as bending /
breakage/ looseness of the connector, cut /chip of the O - ring, buckling /deterioration/ hardening
of the tube, and/or broken luer.
2. Attach a syringe filled with the sterile water to the luer connector of the irrigation tube (OF - B113)
and flush sterile water through the tube.
3. Check that sterile water flows in a steady stream from the connector of the irrigation tube (OF -
B113).