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NOTE:
Do NOT press the air pipe stem too forcefully. Rough handling may cause water to leak onto/into the video processor or
light source.
5) Insert the A/W connector into the holder on the bottle cap until the endoscope is connected.
NOTE:
Always disconnect the water bottle assembly before moving the video proccessor (or light source) into a position not
common to normal use. Always disconnect the water bottle before packing the unit for shipment.
6)
Properly inspect and connect the endoscope to the video processor (or light source) as per the detailed
instructions supplied with each device.
7) Connect the A/W connector of the water bottle directly to the Air/Water port (receptacle) located on the
endoscope's umbilical connector.
8) Proceed to inspect and test the endoscope's air and water delivery functions as per the endoscope owner's manual.
NOTE:
When removing the Air/Water hose from the endoscope, always grasp the metal A/W connecter to avoid damage or
disconnection of the rubber tubing.
4. CARE AFTER USE
To maintain maximum performance and a patient safe device, proper care after use is important. Each water bottle assembly
should be cleaned and sterilized at least on a daily basis or more frequently depending upon the patient and/or type of
endoscopic procedure.
As with all endoscopic accessories, prior to sterilization, entire water bottle assembly should be thoroughly cleaned. Failure
to do so could result in incomplete or ineffective sterilization.
NOTE:
Take care in handling the water bottle. DO NOT carry the bottle assembly by the A/W Connector or the hose. When the
bottle cap has been removed from the bottle, be careful in handling the water feeding stem.
Manual
Pre-Cleaning
1) Immediately after use, the entire water bottle assembly (bottle, cap and tubing) should be washed with fresh
detergent solution and a dampened gauze or scrub brush. Complete immersion in a detergent solution should be
used for soiled items. Internal surfaces of the water bottle assembly may be exposed to the detergent by injecting
the detergent into the air pipe stem using a syringe. The A/W-Drain lever should be set to the A/W position to
ensure contact with all internal tubes.
2) Ultrasonic cleaning of the entire water bottle assembly is recommended to access difficult to reach areas. Use an
operating frequency of 44 kHz ±6% or higher for a period of at least 5 minutes.
3) After washing with the cleaning solution, all surface areas of the water bottle assembly should be thoroughly
rinsed and dried. Gauze or lint-free cloth can be used to wipe dry most surfaces. Compressed air and 70% alcohol
may be used to facilitate drying of hard to reach areas.
4) After cleaning and thoroughly rinsing, the water bottle assembly can be sterilized. Before any attempt is made to
sterilize the water bottle assembly, ensure the eleaning process has been completed and all items are thoroughly
dry. For sterilization, autoclaving can be performed.
NOTE:
The sterilization parameters are only valid with sterilization equipment that is properly maintained and calibrated. Use
appropriate heat process indicators and/or biological monitors as recommended by the manufacturer of the sterilizer.
For more detail, refer to the manual supplied with the PENTAX endoscope.
Ultrasonic
Rinse
Cleaning
and Dry
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Steam
Cooling
Sterilization
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