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6.2 Insertion and Observation
Do not bend the endoscope quickly. There is a risk of damaging the inside of the body
cavity.
Do not inflate the balloon in the pharynx or esophagus. There is a risk of suffocation.
Insert and withdraw the endoscope or Over-tube slowly. Do not press the endoscope or
Over-tube strongly onto the walls of the digestive tract. Do not insert or withdraw the
endoscope or Over-tube with the balloon inflated. Make sure water never enters the air feed
inlet (clear tube) of the Over-tube. It may damage to the walls of the digestive tract, causing
perforation.
Use of devices such as endoscopic/enteroscopy overtubes may be associated with
potential complications including but not limited to mucosal trauma, pancreatitis and/or
hyperamylasemia. Users are encouraged to closely monitor patients for such complications
during and after procedures and to appropriately treat patients as required.
Do not allow the distal end to touch the same part for 5 minutes or more. Heat from the
light may cause a burn.
Do not look at the light emitted from the light guide directly. There is a risk of damaging
eyes.
If parts fall into a body cavity due to the malfunction of the device, immediately stop the
examination and retrieve the parts by following appropriate measures. There is a risk of
damaging the inside of the body cavity.
6.3 Biopsy
Do not insert an endotherapy device if you cannot see the forceps outlet on the endoscopic
image. There is a risk of perforation and bleeding.
Slowly insert an endotherapy device straight into the forceps inlet of the endoscope.
Also, when withdrawing it, slowly pull straight out. In addition, slowly attach or remove
a syringe, etc. straight to/from the forceps inlet. If inserted or pulled out obliquely to the
forceps inlet, the frictional resistance will increase and body fluid may be splattered around
due to breakage or accidental detachment of the forceps valve, leading to infection.
Do not strongly press an endotherapy device against the digestive tract wall. There is a risk
of perforation and bleeding.
6.4.1 Removing Hood (Only When Used)
Wear personal protective equipment when removing the balloon or hood. There is a risk of
infection.
6.5.5 Removing Endoscope from Processor
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.
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