66
Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures
EVIS LUCERA JF/TJF TYPE 260V REPROCESSING MANUAL
Non-sterile water rinse and alcohol flush
1.
Prepare a small basin with clean water.
2.
Immerse the distal cover in clean water and follow the procedures given in
“Sterile water rinse” on page 65.
3.
Fill a small basin with 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.
4.
Immerse the distal cover in the alcohol.
5.
Gently agitate the distal cover in the alcohol.
6.
Remove the distal cover from the alcohol.
7.
Wipe and dry the distal cover with a sterile lint-free cloth.
8.
Dry the distal cover.
9.
Store the distal cover to following the instructions given in Chapter 5,
“Storage and Disposal”.
Sterilization
Steam sterilization (autoclaving)
After cleaning as described in “Manual cleaning” on page 64, steam sterilize
(autoclave) according to the procedures given below.
• Before taking the distal cover package out of the autoclave,
let it cool down to room temperature. Otherwise, it may cause
burns.
• Effective sterilization will not be possible if the distal cover is
packed tightly together in autoclave; always pack items
loosely.
• Inspect each distal cover package for openings, tears or
other damage. If the distal cover package is open or
damaged, seal the distal cover in new package and
re-sterilize it as described below.
• Allow the packages to dry within the autoclave, using the
autoclave’s drying cycle (if available) or by opening the door
of the autoclave and allowing the packages to air-dry.
Handling a wet package can compromise its sterility.
