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Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures
EVIS EXERA GIF/CF/PCF TYPE 160 Series REPROCESSING MANUAL
Figure 3.22
Use the channel cleaning brush (BW-17K) to brush the
instrument channel of the GIF-XTQ160. If the BW-17K is not
used on this endoscope, effective cleaning of the instrument
channel will not be possible.
Brushing the instrument/suction channel in the insertion
tube (location A) (except for GIF-XTQ160)
1.
Straighten the endoscope’s bending section. Grip the channel cleaning
brush (BW-20T) at a point 3 cm from the bristles.
2.
Insert the channel cleaning brush (BW-20T) at a 45
angle into the opening
located in the side wall of the suction cylinder as illustrated by A in Figure
3.22. Using short strokes, feed the brush through the insertion tube until it
emerges from the distal end of the endoscope.
3.
Clean the bristles with your fingertips in the detergent solution. Carefully pull
the brush out through the channel.
4.
Clean the bristles in the detergent solution again.
5.
Repeat until all debris is removed.
Suction cylinder
Instrument channel port
Suction connector
A
A
C
B
D
B