Inspection Of Endoscope - Pentax EG-2990i Instructions For Use Manual

2-2. Inspection of Endoscope

WARNING:
Disassembling or modifying a PENTAX endoscope may impair its original
functionality and possibly result in a serious injury. Never disassemble or
modify the endoscope.
WARNING:
If the endoscope is intended to be clinically used after testing of individual
endoscope functions (suction, air/water delivery, water jet, etc.) without
further reprocessing, the following precaution should be exercised.
Use sterile water during individual endoscope function tests to avoid
recontamination of the previously reprocessed instrument by waterborne
microorganisms. Sterile water should be used during endoscopic
examination also. Tap water, especially that which may be left idle and
uncovered for a prolonged period of time, should not be used during any
inspection/testing of the endoscope.
Before proceeding with inspection of individual functions, PENTAX endoscopes should be
tested for the integrity of their water-tight design (example: tear in the instrument channel).
CAUTION:
PENTAX endoscopes should be tested for the integrity of their water-
tight design using PENTAX leakage tester. If the endoscope is used in a
condition where the integrity of its water-tight design is compromised, it
could result in endoscope damage due to permeated water.
CAUTION:
Various types of endoscope leakage testers exist including manual,
electro-mechanical and "automated" versions, some of which are stand
alone units and others which may be integrated into Automated Endoscope
Reprocessors (AERs)/Washer-Disinfectors (WDs). It must be recognized
that PENTAX does not evaluate non-PENTAX leakage tester systems to
satisfy their specific products claims, for their effectiveness to accurately
detect leaks and/or for their compatibility with PENTAX endoscopes.
Insufficient pressures may adversely affect the endoscope, especially
if pressurization occurs during automated reprocessing at elevated
temperatures. PENTAX accepts no responsibility for use of non-PENTAX
leakage testers. Users should check with the leakage tester manufacturer
and confirm their specific product claims, including compatibility with
PENTAX endoscopes at various temperatures and their ability to detect
leaks with/without fluid immersion and with/without flexing of the
endoscope's distal bending section.
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