Olympus TJF 160VR Instructions For Safe Use

Instructions for safe use
This instruction includes special care points for safe usage excerpted from the Instruction Manual of Olympus TJF TYPE
160VR duodenovideoscope. These points are particularly important and should be noted when using Olympus TJF TYPE
160VR duodenovideoscope. Before using the scopes, read the "Instruction Manual" carefully and follow the instructions.
If an abnormality is detected before or during usage, or the equipment is malfunctioning, do not use the equipment and
contact Olympus to request repair.
Cautions
WARNING
• The elevator wire at the distal end is damaged (broken, frayed, or bent), the damaged elevator
wire may cause injury or pose an infection control risk when detaching of the distal cover or
cleaning the endoscope. In this case, carefully detach the distal cover and perform cleaning.
CAUTION
• If the elevator wire at the distal end is either damaged, broken, frayed or bent, the equipment
may not function properly and may also compromise patient operator or other medical
personnel safety resulting in more severe equipment damage.
• When attaching the distal cover, make sure to confirm that the portion of the elevator wire at the
distal end is not broken, frayed or bent. Otherwise, the broken elevator wire may cause injury.
Also, if the broken elevator wire is deformed, it may compromise patient, operator or other
medical personnel safety.