Chapter 3 Preparation and Inspection
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VISERA RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE ENF-V2
Chapter 3 Preparation and Inspection
Before each case, prepare and inspect this instrument as instructed below.
Inspect other equipment to be used with this instrument as instructed in their
respective instruction manuals. If any irregularities are suspected after
inspection, follow the instructions as described in Chapter 10, “Troubleshooting”.
If this instrument malfunctions, do not use it. Return it to Olympus for repair as
described in Section 10.3, “Returning the endoscope for repair” on page 75.
• Using an endoscope that is not functioning properly may
compromise patient or operator safety and may result in
more severe equipment damage.
• This instrument was not cleaned, disinfected or sterilized
before shipment. Before using this instrument for the first
time, reprocess it according to the instructions given in
Chapter 5, “Reprocessing: General Policy” through Chapter
7, “Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures for
Endoscopic Instruments”.