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Do not insufflate flammable gas into the patient otherwise patient injury may occur
Distal-end Temperature
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The temperature of the distal end of the endoscope may exceed 41˚C (106˚F) and
reach 50˚C (122˚F) due to intense endoscopic illumination. Therefore, do not leave the
endoscope illuminated before and/or after an examination and always maintain a suitable
distance necessary for adequate viewing while using the minimum level of illumination
for the minimum amount of time. Continued illumination will cause the distal end of the
endoscope to become hot and could cause operator and/or patient burns. Do not leave the
endoscope illuminated before and after examination.
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Avoid long periods of contact between the tip of the device and the mucosal membrane,
sustained contact with the mucosal membrane may cause mucosal injury. The distal
end of the endoscope may get warm due to heating from the light emission part. When
withdrawing the endoscope, the distal end should be in the neutral and non-deflected
position with the brakes released.
Biospy Valve
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Before using a syringe to inject liquid through the biopsy valve or when aspirating, detach
the valve’s cap from the main body. If the cap is not detached and/or the syringe is not
inserted straight, the biopsy valve could be damaged. This could reduce the efficacy of
the endoscope’s suction system, and may leak or spray patient debris or fluids, posing an
infection control risk. If the biopsy valve is left uncapped during the procedure, debris
or fluids could leak or spray from it, posing an infection control risk. When the valve is
uncapped, place a piece of sterile gauze over it to prevent leakage.
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Patient debris might spray when endoscopic accessories are withdrawn from the biopsy
valve. To prevent this, hold a piece of gauze around the accessory and the biopsy valve
during withdrawal.
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Do not let the endoscopic accessory hang down from the biopsy valve. Doing so can
create a space between the accessory and the valve’s slit or hole. This can damage the
valve, which can reduce the efficacy of the endoscope’s suction system and may leak or
spray patient debris or fluids, posing an infection control risk.
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Do not use the biopsy valve if any irregularities are observed during the inspection. An
irregular, abnormal, or damaged valve can reduce the efficacy of the endoscope’s suction
system, and may leak or spray patient debris or fluids, posing an infection control risk.
Replace with a new one if necessary.
Endoscopic Accessories
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When using endoscopic accessories make sure the accessory remains visible in the
endoscopic image. If the position of the accessory cannot be seen in the endoscopic
image, serious patient injury and/or equipment damage may occur.
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When inserting or withdrawing an endoscopic accessory, confirm that its distal end is
closed or completely retracted into the sheath. Make sure to straighten the bending
section as much as possible. Inserting or withdrawing endoscopic accessories with
excessive force may damage the working channel or the endoscopic accessories. Slowly
insert or withdraw the endoscopic accessory straight into or from the slit of the biopsy
valve. Otherwise, the biopsy valve may be damaged and pieces of it could fall off and/or
cause patient injury.
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Do not insert endoscopic accessories without the elevator being raised. If they are
inserted without the elevator being raised, the accessory cannot be observed in the
endoscopic image and it may cause patient injury.
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Check the movement of the endoscopic accessory by slowly operating the elevator
control lever several times to raise the elevator. Otherwise, the endoscopic accessory
may move in unexpected directions, and patient injury, bleeding, and/or perforation may
result.
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