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Chapter 4 Operation
EVIS EXERA II TJF TYPE Q180V OPERATION MANUAL
• Never insert or withdraw the endoscope under any of the
following conditions. Otherwise, patient injury, bleeding,
and/or perforation can result.
While the EndoTherapy accessory extends from the distal
end of the endoscope.
While the bending section is locked in position.
Insertion or withdrawal with excessive force.
While the image is magnified (when using the image
magnification function of video system center CV-180).
Insertion or withdrawal while the forceps elevator is
raised.
• If any of the following conditions occur during an
examination, immediately stop the examination and withdraw
the endoscope from the patient as described in Section 5.2,
“Withdrawal of the endoscope with an irregularity” on
page 68.
Should any irregularity be observed with the functionality
of the endoscope.
If the endoscopic image on the monitor disappears or
freezes unexpectedly.
If the angulation control knob is locked.
If the angulation control mechanism is not functioning
properly.
If the zoom malfunctions (when using the image
magnification function of the video system center
CV-180).
Continued use of the endoscope under these conditions
could result in patient injury, bleeding, and/or perforation.
• If an abnormal endoscopic image appears or an abnormal
function occurs but quickly corrects itself, the endoscope may
have malfunctioned. In this case, stop using the endoscope
because the irregularity can occur again and the endoscope
may not return to its normal condition. Stop the examination
immediately and slowly withdraw the endoscope while
viewing the endoscopic image. Otherwise, patient injury,
bleeding, and/or perforation can result.
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