Using Endotherapy Accessories - Olympus BF-UC180F Instructions Manual

Chapter 4 Operation
4.3

Using EndoTherapy accessories

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For more information on combining the endoscope with particular EndoTherapy
accessories, refer to the "System chart" in the Appendix and the instruction
manuals of the accessories. Refer to the instruction manuals of the accessories
for instructions on how to operate the accessories.
• Never use high-frequency EndoTherapy accessories,
because the distal end of this instrument is not insulated.
Using high-frequency accessories places the patient at risk of
electric shock.
• When using EndoTherapy accessories, keep the distance
between the objective lens of the endoscope and the mucous
membrane greater than the endoscope's minimum visible
distance so that the EndoTherapy accessory remains visible
in the endoscopic image. If the objective lens of the
endoscope is placed closer than its own minimum visible
distance, the position of the accessory cannot be seen in the
endoscopic image, which could cause serious patient injury
and/or equipment damage. The minimum visible distance
depends on the type of endoscope being used. Refer to
Section 2.3, "Specifications" on page 17.
• This endoscope is not compatible with laser cauterization. If
laser cauterization is performed, abnormalities in an
endoscopic image may occur, which consequently may
damage the inside of the patient body.
• Do not use the channel cleaning brush for cytologic tissue
sampling or other diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Patient injury, cross-contamination, and/or equipment
damage may occur.
• Ultrasound guided needle aspiration should only be
performed when the needle is visible in the ultrasonic image.
• If the ultrasonic image disappears while using the needle,
stop the procedure immediately and withdraw the needle
from the tissue.
• When inserting or withdrawing an EndoTherapy accessory,
confirm that its distal end is closed or retracted into the
sheath completely. Slowly insert or withdraw the
EndoTherapy accessory straight into/from the slit of the
biopsy valve. Otherwise, the biopsy valve may be damaged
and pieces of it could fall off.
ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F