Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilization - Olympus BF-UC180F Instructions Manual

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Ethylene oxide gas sterilization

ULTRASONIC BRONCHOFIBERVIDEOSCOPE BF-UC180F
Chapter 6 Compatible Reprocessing Methods and Chemical Agents
This instrument and other accessories listed as compatible with ethylene oxide
gas sterilization in Table 6.1 can be sterilized by ethylene oxide gas and aerated
within the parameters given in Table 6.2 and 6.3. When performing ethylene
oxide gas sterilization, follow the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
protocols of your hospital and the instruction manuals of the sterilization
equipment.
• Before sterilization, the instrument must be thoroughly
cleaned and dried. Residual moisture may inhibit sterilization.
• Use biological indicators as recommended by your hospital's
policy and follow the manufacturer's instructions and all
national and local hospital guidelines and policies.
• All instruments must be properly aerated following ethylene
oxide gas sterilization to remove toxic ethylene oxide
residuals.
• Exceeding the recommended parameters may cause
equipment damage (see Table 6.2 and 6.3).
• Always remove the water resistant cap before ethylene oxide
gas sterilization. If the water-resistant cap remains attached
during ethylene oxide gas sterilization, the air inside the
endoscope will expand and could rupture the covering of the
bending section and/or damage the angulation mechanism.
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