Olympus OLYMPUS OSF-3, Instructions Manual

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Chapter 2 Compatible Reprocessing Methods and Chemical Agents
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OSF-3 ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSING MANUAL
2.4 Rinsing Water
Once removed from the disinfectant solution, the instrument must be thoroughly
rinsed with sterile water to remove any disinfectant residue. If sterile water is not
available, clean potable tap water or water which has been processed (e.g.
filtered) to improve its microbiological quality may be used.
When non-sterile water is used after manual or automated disinfection, wipe the
endoscope and flush the channels with 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, then
air-dry all internal channels to inhibit the growth of residual bacteria. Do not use
rinsing water.
2.5 ETO Gas Sterilization
This instrument or other accessories compatible with ETO gas sterilization as
shown in Table 2.1 can be sterilized by ethylene oxide gas and aerated within
the parameters given in Tables 2.2 and 2.3. When performing sterilization, follow
the hospital’s protocol and the sterilization equipment manufacturer’s
instructions.
Figure 2.1
• Before sterilization, the instrument must be thoroughly
cleaned and dried. Residual moisture inhibits sterilization.
The ETO Cap must be attached to the Venting
Connector on the Scope Connector prior to ETO
gas sterilization.