Precautions - Olympus EVIS EXERA II Instructions Manual

Precautions

ULTRASOUND GASTROVIDEOSCOPE GF-UCT180
Follow the warnings and cautions given below when handling this instrument.
This information is to be supplemented by the warnings and cautions given in
each chapter.
• After using this instrument, reprocess and store it according
to the instructions given in Chapter 7, "Cleaning, Disinfection,
and Sterilization Procedures". Using improperly or
incompletely reprocessed or stored instruments may cause
patient cross-contamination and/or infection.
• Before endoscopy, remove any metallic objects (watch,
glasses, necklace, etc.) from the patient. Performing
high-frequency cauterization treatment while the patient is
wearing metallic objects may cause burns on the patient in
areas around the metallic objects.
• Move the elevator control lever slowly in the opposite
direction of the "
confirm that the portion of the elevator wire extending from
the distal end of the insertion section is not broken or bent. If
the elevator wire is broken or bent, patient injury, bleeding,
and/or perforation could result.
• Do not strike, hit, or drop the endoscope's distal end,
insertion tube, bending section, control section, universal
cord, or endoscope connector. Also, do not bend, pull, or
twist the endoscope's distal end, insertion tube, bending
section, control section, universal cord, or endoscope
connector with excessive force. The endoscope may be
damaged and could cause patient injury, burns, bleeding,
and/or perforations. It could also cause parts of the
endoscope to fall off inside the patient.
• Never perform angulation control forcibly or abruptly. Never
forcefully pull, twist, or rotate the angulated bending section.
Patient injury, bleeding, and/or perforation may result. It may
also become impossible to straighten the bending section
during an examination.
• Never insert or withdraw the endoscope's insertion section
while the bending section is locked in position. Patient injury,
bleeding, and/or perforation may result.
Important Information — Please Read Before Use
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