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Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures
Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and
3.1
Required reprocessing equipment
Preparation of the equipment
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Sterilization Procedures
ALL channels of the endoscope, including auxiliary water
channel where fitted, MUST be cleaned and high-level
disinfected or sterilized during EVERY reprocessing cycle,
even if the channels were not used during the previous
patient procedure. Otherwise, insufficient cleaning and
disinfection or sterilization of the endoscope may pose an
infection control risk to the patient and/or operators
performing the next procedure with the endoscope.
Prior to cleaning, disinfection or sterilization, prepare the equipment shown in
Figure 3.1.
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Use basins which are at least 40 cm by 40 cm (16" by 16") in
size and deep enough to allow the endoscope to be
completely immersed.
•
For proper reprocessing results, do not coil the insertion tube
or the universal cord with a diameter of less than 40 cm.
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Do not coil the endoscope's insertion tube or universal cord
with a diameter of less than 12 cm. The endoscope can be
damaged if coiled too tightly.
EVIS EXERA GIF/CF/PCF TYPE 160 Series REPROCESSING MANUAL
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