Endoscope Cleaning Guide EXERA (160), EXERA II (180) & EXERA III (190) GI Endoscopes

ENDOSCOPE CLEANING GUIDE EXERA (160), EXERA II (180) & EXERA III (190) GI Endoscopes Refer to companion ENDOSCOPE DISINFECTION GUIDE for disinfection information

WARNING:This guide is only a summary of the steps necessary to properly clean your endoscope. Be sure to follow the

detailed steps outlined in the ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSING MANUAL that was included with your endoscope when purchased.

PRECLEANING – Immediately After Use For endoscopes with elevators or auxiliary-water feeding only:

MH-948

AW ChannelCleaning Adapter

Aspirate water, then air through the suction channel.

Wipe down insertion tube with a watersoaked cloth.

LEAKAGE TESTING

ETO cap is removed prior to leak testing 190 generation scopes.

While immersed:

Ensure the ETO valve and the MB-155 are free of water drops. Detach auxiliary water tube and attach leakage tester. Turn on air source and confirm expansion of the bending section. Immerse entire endoscope in clean water. Perform leakage test. Angulate tip during test. Remove from water. Turn off air source and detach leakage tester from air source. After the tip has deflated, detach leakage tester from endoscope.

While immersed:

Suction Cleaning Adaptor

Disconnect all detachable parts.

MANUAL CLEANING

If a leak is detected, the endoscope must be repaired. Follow manufacturer's instructions.

Attach water-resistant cap. This step is omitted for 190 endoscopes. Transport to the reprocessing room in a covered container. NOTE: Ensure that the

Flush water, then air, into elevator-wire channel/ auxiliary-water channel. (Alternatively, the auxiliarywater channel may be flushed using the OFP pump). The auxiliary water tube should remain attached during transport to reprocessing room.

Attach AW channelcleaning adaptor. Flush water, then air, through air/water channels.

While immersed:

Immerse in freshly prepared detergent solution. Clean all external surfaces. Brush endoscope distal tip and, if applicable, brush and flush forceps-elevator.

Injection Tube

Brush the insertion tube portion of the suction channel. Repeat until all debris is removed.

While immersed:

Brush the universal cord portion of the suction channel. Repeat until all debris is removed.

While immersed: For endoscopes with elevators or auxiliary-water feeding only:

Channel Plug

Distal tip AuxiliaryWater Tube

Brush the suction cylinder and instrument channel port. Repeat until all debris is removed.

Aspirate detergent solution into suction channel.

Attach injection tube and channel plug. Flush detergent solution into the air and water channels. Flush the forceps-elevator, if applicable.

Flush detergent solution into auxiliary-water/ elevator-wire channel.

Wipe all external surfaces of endoscope and cleaning accessories, then soak in detergent solution for the time recommended by the detergent manufacturer.

IMPORTANT

RINSING While immersed:

• Wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.

Injection Tube AuxiliaryWater Tube

• Meticulous cleaning is essential for effective disinfection/sterilisation.

Channel Plug

• Be sure to reprocess all removable parts (e.g. valves) according to the reprocessing manual. • Visually inspect the equipment after cleaning. If debris remains, repeat the procedure.

Immerse the entire instrument in clean water and gently agitate to rinse.

Flush clean water through all channels (including auxiliary-water/ elevator-wire, if applicable). Remove from water, then flush air through all channels.

Use a soft, lint-free cloth to remove excess moisture from endoscope and cleaning accessories in preparation for disinfection.

• Inspect the MB-155 (Leakage Test Connector) for signs of damage prior to use.

For complete product details see Instructions for Use.

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