Chapter 7 Cleaning, Disinfection, And Sterilization Procedures; Required Reprocessing Equipment - Olympus EVIS EXERA II Instructions Manual

Chapter 7 Cleaning, Disinfection, and
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Required reprocessing equipment

Preparation of the equipment
ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
Sterilization Procedures
ALL channels of the endoscope, including the elevator wire
channel and balloon channel, MUST be cleaned and
high-level disinfected or sterilized during EVERY
reprocessing cycle, even if the channels were not used
during the previous patient procedure. Otherwise, insufficient
cleaning and disinfection or sterilization of the endoscope
may pose an infection control risk to the patient and/or
operators performing the next procedure with the endoscope.
• Do not coil the endoscope's insertion section or universal
cord into a diameter of less than 12 cm. The endoscope can
be damaged if coiled too tightly.
• For proper reprocessing results, do not coil the insertion
section or universal cord with a diameter of less than 40 cm.
If the diameter is less than 40 cm, it will be difficult to insert
the single use single-ended cleaning brush (BW-400L)
and/or single use combination cleaning brush (BW-412T).
Prior to cleaning and disinfection or sterilization, prepare the equipment shown in
Figure 7.1.
Use basins that are at least 40 cm by 40 cm (16" by 16") in
size and deep enough to allow the endoscope to be
completely immersed.

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