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Chapter 1 Safety
5.3 Connecting Endoscope
5.4.4 Inspecting Distal End
5.7 Attaching and Inspecting Over-tube and Balloon
5.7.3 Attaching Hood (Only When Necessary)
5.9 Connecting Balloon Controller
Chapter 6 Method of Use
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Do not touch the LG connector tip until it cools down (approximately 5 minutes). Touching
the LG connector with hands immediately after use of the endoscope may cause a burn
injury.
Set a suction pressure at 53 kPa or less. Endoscope may be adhered to mucous membrane,
resulting in damage to the mucous membrane.
Turn off the light before inspecting the lens. Viewing the light of light guide directly may
damage your eyes.
Use a sterilized balloon installation tool. Do not use the balloon or Over-tube after its
expiration date has elapsed. There is a risk of infection.
Do not use Over-tubes and balloons on patients allergic to latex. There is a risk of an
anaphylactic reaction/shock.
Do not press the hood against the digestive tract wall with undue force. It may damage
mucous membrane.
Fix the hood securely to the endoscope before use. Otherwise, the hood may drop.
Connect the endoscope and the Over-tube to the balloon controller properly. Before
insertion, make sure that the balloon operates as intended. Otherwise, it may cause an
injury.
Wear personal protective equipment when using the endoscope. There is a risk of infection.
Be sure to attach a balloon and Over-tube when using the endoscope. If not attached, body
fluid may flow back and it could be a source of infection.
Wear personal protective equipment when removing Over-tubes, balloons or hoods. There
is a risk of infection.
Do not use Over-tubes and balloons on patients allergic to latex. There is a risk of an
anaphylactic reaction/shock.
Do not supply excessive amount of air or gas during the procedure. It may result in
perforation or rupture of digestive tract wall.
Do not supply an excessive amount of air or gas during electrosurgery. It could cause an
embolism.
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