Olympus BF-UC180F Instructions Manual page 133

Chapter 7 Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization Procedures
Rinsing after high-level disinfection
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After high-level disinfection, rinse all equipment according to the procedures
described below.
Use water of appropriate microbiological quality. Once removed from disinfectant
solution, the instrument must be thoroughly rinsed with sterile water to remove
any disinfectant residue. If sterile water is not available, fresh, potable tap water
or water that has been processed (e.g., filtered) to improve its microbiological
quality may be used in conjunction with 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol rinse (see
"Nonsterile water rinse and alcohol flush" on page 127). Consult with your
hospital's infection control committee.
Alcohol is flammable. Handle with care.
 Sterile water rinse
1.
Fill a small basin with sterile water. Use a basin that is deep enough to
completely immerse all equipment.
2.
Immerse all equipment in the sterile water.
3.
Gently agitate all equipment to thoroughly rinse them.
4.
Using the 30 cm
equipment with sterile water while they are immersed.
5.
Rub the bristles of the channel cleaning brushes and channel-opening
cleaning brush to remove all air bubbles.
6.
Attach the 30 cm
the adapter with 30 cm
that all air bubbles are expelled.
7.
Remove the suction cleaning adapter from the sterile water and remove all
sterile water from it.
8.
Remove all equipment from the sterile water.
9.
Use a sterile, lint-free cloth to thoroughly wipe and dry all external surfaces.
Flushing the channels with 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol
after rinsing them with sterile water to dry inside of the
channels.
10.
Dry all equipment.
11.
Store the components following the instructions given in Chapter 9, "Storage
and Disposal".
ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
3
(30 ml) syringe, flush the interior and recessed parts of all
3
(30 ml) syringe to the suction cleaning adapter and flush
3
(30 ml) of sterile water while it is immersed. Ensure