Connecting Tube Installation - Olympus OER-Pro Operation Manual

Chapter 4 Reprocessing Operations
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Connecting tube installation

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The OER-Pro is shipped with two connecting tubes – tubes MAJ-1500 and
MAJ-1971. Check the "List of Compatible Endoscopes/Connecting Tubes
<OER-Pro>" to confirm whether these connecting tubes are the correct
connecting tubes for the particular model endoscope that you are reprocessing.
If the "List of Compatible Endoscopes/Connecting Tubes <OER-Pro>" indicates
that a different connecting tube is required, contact Olympus to obtain the
necessary connecting tube. Each model Olympus endoscope requires a specific
connecting tube (or tubes). Do not attempt to reprocess any endoscope without
the correct connecting tube.
• Each connecting tube is supplied with an instruction manual
that describes its method of attachment. Follow these
instructions to attach the connecting tube to the OER-Pro
and the endoscope. Incorrect attachment will result in
ineffective reprocessing.
• After attaching each connecting tube, inspect the
connections to confirm that each connection is properly
mated. Then, gently tug on the tube to confirm that it is firmly
attached. If the connecting tube is incorrectly attached, it may
accidentally detach during the reprocessing cycle. If the
connecting tube detaches during the reprocessing cycle, the
channels of the endoscope will not be adequately cleaned
and disinfected.
• At the end of the reprocessing cycle, check each connecting
tube prior to detaching it, and prior to removing the
endoscope from the reprocessing basin. If you find that any
connecting tube is kinked, or any connecting tube is not
attached at both (all) ends, you must repeat the entire
OER-Pro reprocessing cycle from the beginning. A kinked or
unattached connecting tube will prevent the channels of the
endoscope from receiving sufficient fluid flow to achieve
proper cleaning and disinfection.
• Any irregularity in the use of the connecting tubes (improper
connecting, kinking, accidental detachment, use of the wrong
connecting tube) will cause the OER-Pro reprocessing cycle
to become ineffective. The irregularity must be corrected, and
the endoscope must be reprocessed again under correct
conditions.
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