Disinfectant Solution; Rinse Water - Olympus BF-UC180F Instructions Manual

Chapter 6 Compatible Reprocessing Methods and Chemical Agents
6.4

Disinfectant solution

6.5

Rinse water

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In the U.S., agents used to achieve high-level disinfection are defined as liquid
chemical germicides registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as
"sterilant/disinfectants" that are used according to the time, temperature and
dilution recommended by the disinfectant manufacturer for achieving high-level
disinfection. These conditions usually coincide with those recommended by the
disinfectant manufacturer for 100% kill of mycobacterium tuberculosis.
In general, 2.0 – 3.5% glutaraldehyde solutions, when used according to the
manufacturer's instructions for achieving high-level disinfection, are compatible
with Olympus endoscopes. Contact Olympus for the names of specific brands
that have been tested for compatibility with this endoscope.
If disinfectant solution is reused, routinely check its efficacy according to the
manufacturer's recommendations. Do not use solutions beyond their expiration
date.
Alcohol is not a sterilant or high-level disinfectant.
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, clean, potable tap water or water that has been processed (e.g.,
filtered) to improve its microbiological quality may be used.
When nonsterile water is used after disinfection, wipe the endoscope and flush
the channels with 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, then air-dry all internal
channels to inhibit the growth of residual bacteria. Do not reuse rinse water.
ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F