Chapter 3 Preparation And Inspection - Olympus Evis Exera II Instructions Manual

Chapter 3 Preparation and Inspection

EVIS EXERA II GIF/CF/PCF TYPE 180 Series OPERATION MANUAL
Before each case, prepare and inspect this instrument as instructed below.
Inspect other equipment to be used with this instrument as instructed in their
respective instruction manuals. If any irregularities are suspected after
inspection, follow the instructions as described in Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting".
If this instrument malfunctions, do not use it. Return it to Olympus for repair as
described in Section 5.3, "Returning the endoscope for repair" on page 86.
• Using an endoscope that is not functioning properly may
compromise patient or operator safety and may result in
more severe equipment damage.
• This instrument was not cleaned, disinfected or sterilized
before shipment. Before using this instrument for the first
time, reprocess it according to the instructions as described
in the endoscope's companion manual, the
"REPROCESSING MANUAL" whose cover lists the model of
your endoscope.
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