Chapter 3 Preparation And Inspection - Olympus BF-UC180F Instructions Manual

Chapter 3 Preparation and Inspection

Chapter 3 Preparation and Inspection
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Before each procedure, prepare and inspect this instrument as instructed below.
Inspect other equipment to be used with this instrument as described in their
respective instruction manuals. If this instrument malfunctions, do not use it.
Return it to Olympus for repair as described in Section 10.3, "Returning the
endoscope for repair" on page 145. If any irregularities are suspected after
inspection, follow the instructions given in Chapter 10, "Troubleshooting".
• This instrument was not cleaned, disinfected, or sterilized
before shipment. Before using this instrument for the first
time, reprocess it according to the instructions given in
Chapter 7, "Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization
Procedures".
• Using an instrument that is not functioning properly may
compromise patient or operator safety and may result in
more severe equipment damage.
Do not pull the universal cord or the ultrasonic cable with
excessive force when the endoscope is connected to the
other equipment. Doing so could cause equipment damage.
ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F