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Absent or reduced suction capability.
Cause
Action
Channel blocked
Clean the working channel using a cleaning brush or flush the working channel with sterile saline
using a syringe. Do not operate the suction valve when instilling fluids.
Suction pump is not turned on or not connected
Turn the pump on and check the suction line connection.
Suction valve is damaged
Prepare a new aScope 3.
Endoscopic accessory inserted in working channel
Remove endoscopic accessory.
Difficult to insert endoscopic accessory through the channel.
Cause
Action
Channel blocked
Clean the working channel using a cleaning brush or flush the working channel with sterile saline
using a syringe. If it is impossible to clear the working channel, prepare a new endoscope.
Endoscopic accessory too big
Check that the accessory used is of the recommended size.
Suction valve is damaged
Prepare a new aScope 3.
Bending section not in neutral position
Move bending section into neutral position.
Soft endoscopic accessory difficult to pass through
working channel seal
Use the enclosed introducer
