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Chapter 4 Operation
BF TYPE 160 Series OPERATION MANUAL
• Never insert or withdraw the endoscope under any of the
following conditions. Otherwise, patient injury can result.
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While the endo-therapy accessory extends from the distal
end of the endoscope.
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While the bending section is locked in position.
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Use of excessive force, or forcible insertion or withdrawal.
• If any of the following phenomena 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 abnormality”.
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If any abnormality is suspected with the functionality of
the endoscope.
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If the endoscopic image on the video monitor disappears
or freezes unexpectedly.
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If the endoscopic image on the video monitor appears blur
or fog unexpectedly.
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If the angulation control mechanism is not functioning
properly.
Continued use of the endoscope under these conditions
could result in patient injury.
• If an abnormal endoscopic image/function occurs and returns
to its normal condition by itself, the endoscope has
malfunctioned. In this case, stop using the endoscope
because the abnormality can occur again and may not return
to its normal condition. Therefore, stop the examination
immediately and slowly withdraw the endoscope while
viewing the endoscopic image. Otherwise, patient injury can
result.