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Preparation and Inspection
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For Veterinary use only
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Prior to use, sealing performance of the endoscope must be inspected according to the steps below:
Connect the leakage tester, water resistant cap and the venting connector on the endoscope
connector according to the method shown in Figure 3.1.
(Figure 3.1)
During the leakage test, detach the endoscope connector of the endoscope from the endoscope
imaging processor. Otherwise, damage to the endoscope may result.
Stop inflating the leakage tester until the gauge points to the red number.
If the pressure is slowly falling, continue to slowly inflate the endoscope (do not exceed 30 Kpa, otherwise
damage may result), and immerse the video endoscope into water to observe whether there are bubbles
continuously bubbling up from the endoscope or not (Normally, 3 or less bubbles per minute is
acceptable). The continuous bubbles indicates leakage exist. Immediately stop using this equipment,
and contact AOHUA.
If there is no change to the leakage tester’s pointer, the video endoscope has a sound sealing
performance and is available for use, cleaning and disinfection.
Before using, prepare and inspect this instrument as instructed below.
Using an endoscope that is not functioning properly may comprise patients’ or operators’ safety
and may result in more severe equipment damage.
This instrument is not cleaned, disinfected or sterilized before shipment. Before the first time use
of this instrument, reprocess it according to the Section 4.6
, “Cleaning and disinfection of the
endoscope”.
3.1 Sealing performance Inspection
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