Endoscope Cleaning Guide Ultrasonic Gastrovideoscopes

ENDOSCOPE CLEANING GUIDE Ultrasonic Gastrovideoscopes 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 INSTRUCTION MANUAL that was included with your endoscope when purchased.

PRECLEANING - IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE 1

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Detergent

Air

Remove balloon if attached. Detach the balloon by lifting up the rear band of the balloon after slightly inflating.

Aspirate detergent, then air, through the suction 1 and balloon 2 channels.11

Wipe down the insertion tube with a detergentsoaked cloth.

AW ChannelCleaning Adapter (MAJ-629)

2-Step Valves 1 1 Suction 2 2 Suction through

balloon channel

2 3 Water Feeding

through balloon channel

Feed water into the balloon 3 channel.

Install AW channel cleaning adapter. Flush water, then air, through air/water channels.

LEAKAGE TESTING 6

For endoscopes with elevators only:

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

5cc Syringe Washing Tube (MH-974)

Flush detergent, then air, into elevatorwire channel.

Attach leakage tester. Turn on pump. Immerse endoscope in clean water. Perform leakage test (angulate tip). Remove from water. Detach tester from the air source. After the tip has deflated, detach the tester from the water-resistant cap.

Attach necessary waterresistant caps and plugs to the endoscope connector and ultrasonic connector.

Disconnect all detachable parts and cleaning equipment.

MANUAL CLEANING 10

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Brush

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Brush

B

Brush

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

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

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

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

Brush the balloon channel. Repeat until all debris is removed.

RINSING 15

Suction Valve

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Injection Tube & Channel Plug (or All-Channel Irrigator)

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For endoscopes with elevators only:

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Washing Tube

Suction Cleaning Adapter

5cc Syringe

Attach suction valve. Aspirate detergent, then air into suction and balloon channels.

Attach injection tube & channel plug (or all-channel irrigator). Flush detergent solution into air, water, and balloon channels. Brush forceps-elevator, if applicable.

Flush detergent solution into elevatorwire channel.

Soak in detergent solution for the time recommended by the detergent manufacturer.

Rinse the entire instrument in clean water.

CAUTION 20

Injection Tube & Channel Plug (or All-Channel Irrigator)

30cc Syringe

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5cc Syringe

Do not hit the distal end of the endoscope against hard surfaces!

all appropriate • Wear personal protective equipment.

cleaning is • Meticulous essential for effective disinfection.

Washing Tube

Flush clean water through all channels (including elevator-wire channel, if applicable). Flush air through all channels.

IMPORTANT

sure to reprocess all • Be removable parts (e.g., Use a soft, lint-free cloth to remove excess moisture from the endoscope and cleaning accessories in preparation for disinfection.

Do not forget to attach waterresistant caps and plugs!

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valves) according to the instruction manual. Visually inspect the equipment after cleaning. If debris remains, repeat the procedure.

Printed in Japan F1176SB-0306