Olympus BF-UC180F Instructions Manual page 81

Chapter 5 Reprocessing: General Policy
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• This instrument is not durable, or does not have sufficient
durability against the respective methods stated in the
guidelines of each country for destroying or inactivating
prions. For information on the durability against each
method, please contact Olympus. If cleaning, disinfection,
and sterilization methods not stated in this instruction manual
are performed, Olympus cannot guarantee the effectiveness,
safety and durability of this instrument. Make sure to confirm
that there is no irregularity before use, and use under
responsibility of a physician. Do not use if any irregularity is
found.
• When aerating or irrigating the endoscope channels, the air
or water pressure must not exceed 0.2 MPa (2 kgf/cm
29 psig).
• When reprocessing an endoscope, confirm that the two
water-resistant caps are securely attached to the endoscope
connector before immersion in reprocessing fluids. If two
water-resistant caps are not securely attached, water,
detergent solution and/or disinfectant solution could enter the
endoscope and damage the equipment.
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