COOK Medical Duette Instructions For Use Manual page 9

2. Disconnect the active cord from the electrosurgical unit. Wipe the active cord with a damp
cloth to remove all foreign matter. Store in a loose coil. Note: Wrapping the active cord
tightly may damage the device.
3. Remove the endoscope from the patient.
4. Dismantle the Multi-Band Ligator as follows.
If all the bands have been fired:
• Remove the handle and attached trigger cord from the accessory channel.
• Remove the barrel from the endoscope tip.
If any unfired bands remain on the barrel:
• Place the handle in the two-way position.
• Loosen the trigger cord from the spool, then remove the handle from the accessory
channel cap.
• Detach the trigger cord from the handle slot.
• Remove the barrel from the endoscope tip, then pull the trigger cord through the channel
and out the endoscope tip.
5. Dispose of the remaining components according to institutional guidelines for
biohazardous medical waste.
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