Inspection Of The Endoscope - Olympus EVIS EXERA TJF-160VR Instructions Manual

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Inspection of the endoscope

Inspection of the endoscope
EVIS EXERA TJF TYPE 160VR OPERATION MANUAL
Clean and disinfect or sterilize the endoscope as described in the
"REPROCESSING MANUAL" whose cover lists the model of your endoscope.
Then remove the water-resistant cap from the endoscope connector.
1.
Inspect the control section and the endoscope connector for excessive
scratching, deformation, loose parts or other irregularities.
2.
Inspect the boot and the insertion tube near the boot for bends, twists or
other irregularities.
3.
Inspect the external surface of the entire insertion tube including the
bending section and the distal end for dents, bulges, swelling, scratching,
holes, sagging, transformation, bends, adhesion of foreign bodies, dropout
of parts, any protruding objects or other irregularities.
4.
Holding the insertion tube gently with one hand, carefully run the fingertips
over the entire length of the insertion tube in both directions (see Figure
3.2). Confirm that no object or protrusion of metallic wire around the
insertion tube is stopping the hand. Also confirm that the insertion tube is
not abnormally rigid.
Figure 3.2
Chapter 3 Preparation and Inspection
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