Steris AquaShield system-Pentax Instructions For Use Manual page 3

7. Connect the Air Source Connector to the light source of the processor.
8. Attach the Pentax OF-G11 Gas adapter to the endoscope.
9. Attach the Endoscope Connector to the Pentax OF-G11 Gas adapter.
10. Follow the manufacturer's guidelines for the use of Pentax OF-G11 Gas adapter, gas line tubings, and CO
11. Turn on the light source of the processor. Turn off the Pump/Air when using CO
12. Prime the air/water channel prior to insertion of the endoscope into a patient. If water pressure or insufflation is low, assess the following:
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Check to see that the Lid Cap is tightly attached to the water bottle (not cocked or cross-threaded).
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Check that the Air Source Connector is firmly attached to the light source of the processor.
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Check that the Pentax OF-G11 Gas adapter is firmly attached to the light source of the endoscope
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Check that the Endoscope Connector is firmly attached to the Pentax OF-G11 Gas adapter.
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Remove 1/3 of the sterile water from a full sterile water bottle, this will allow for improved water pressure for better insufflation and water flow.
13. Perform CO insufflation and water flow for lens cleaning as described in the Pentax instruction manuals for air/water valve and the endoscope being
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used together with a sterile water bottle.
14. If the water bottle needs to be replaced, use proper aseptic technique.
After Procedure is completed
1. Follow the Pentax manufacturer's guidelines for purging the air/water channel system when the procedure is completed.
2. Close the Pinch Clamp and disconnect the Pentax OF-G11 Gas adapter from the endoscope. This will prevent water from leaking from the
Endoscope Connector.
3. Follow the manufacturer's guidelines for turning off the light source of the processor and CO
4. Ensure that the device is discarded within 24 hours after the package has been opened. A label is provided with the device.
5. The Pentax OF-G11 Gas adapter can be reprocessed per the Manufacturer's reprocessing instructions.
Product Disposal:
After use, this product may be a potential biohazard which presents a risk of cross-contamination. Handle and dispose of in accordance with
accepted medical practice and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Issued Date: October 2019
Warning:
An issued or revision date for these instructions is included for the
user's information. In the event that two years have elapsed between
this date and product use, the user should contact STERIS to
determine if additional information is available.
Unless otherwise indicated, all marks denoted with ® or ™ are
registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or are
trademarks owned by STERIS Corporation.
Serious incidents that have occurred in relation to this medical
device should be reported to the manufacturer and competent
authority in the country where the incident occurred.
US Endoscopy, a wholly owned subsidiary of STERIS Corporation
Pentax ® is a registered trademark of Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Kabushiki
Kaisha.
Made in the U.S.A.
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source/insufflator.
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source when the procedure is completed.
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