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Preparation and inspection
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Inspection of the endoscopic devices
For details on the inspection of each endoscopic device, refer to the instruction manual provided
with the specific endoscopic device. For reusable endoscopic devices, prepare ones that have been
cleaned and sterilized by following the instruction manual for the respective endoscopic device.
Warning
• NEVER use an endoscopic device with signs of damage and/or operational abnormality.
Doing so may result in malfunction during use, endoscope damage, and/or patient injury.
• Use endoscopic devices specified by PENTAX Medical whose compatibility has been
confirmed. Using endoscopic devices whose compatibility has not been confirmed may
result in endoscope damage and /or patient injury caused by failure during use.
This section describes the use of a biopsy forceps.
1. Check the entire surface of the forceps for any visible adhered material.
2. Check the insertion portion and control body of the biopsy forceps for abnormalities such as
wrinkles, scars, sharp edges, clouding of the surface, dents, catching, protrusions, attachment of
foreign materials, falling of parts, etc.
Control Body
Insertion Portion
Figure 3.27
3. Check that the cups of the biopsy forceps open /close smoothly by operating its handle.
CLOSE
CLOSE
OPEN
OPEN
Figure 3.28
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