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NOTE:
• The distal end of the endoscope as well as the electrical contacts/pins on the PVE connector must be
protected against damage from impact. Never apply excess force such as twisting, or severe bending
to the flexible portion of the endoscope.
• During pre-use inspection, ensure that the distal objective lens and the illumination (LCB) cover glass
are clean and no residues are present on these distal surfaces. If not, crisp images can NOT be dis-
played. Wipe with a gauze or the like moistened with enzymatic detergent solution.
• As indicated elsewhere in PENTAX product labelling, endoscopes particularly the quality of the endo-
scopic image should be checked prior to patient use.
• Ideally all patients should be prepped well to maximize visualization of the intended areas of interest.
Patient material and sections should be removed from the area of observation to eliminate the potential
to blur the endoscopic image and/or obscure the illumination system.
• Prior to a procedure, remove debris or secreta from observation area as much as a possible.
• Continuing use of the light guide with sticky debris might cause steam because debris is deprived of
moisture by heat. If steam is found on the light guide during a procedure, stop it immediately and with-
draw the scope carefully from a patient.
NOTE:
Flexible endoscopes and other sophisticated medical instruments are constructed of special materials,
unique parts and intricate components with strict dimensional tolerances. Specialized assembly techniques
and application of specific sealants and/or adhesives are required to ensure the watertight integrity and
maintain the functionality of these devices. It is therefore imperative that endoscopes be routinely checked
to ensure that parts used in their construction are not loose, missing or compromised that could otherwise
negatively affect the functionality of these devices. Compromised or loose components could result in device
failure, scope damage (via fluid invasion) and/or in incomplete decontamination of used instruments.
PENTAX recommends that prior to use endoscopes should be carefully inspected for their integrity and
checked for any “looseness” in the mating or joining of components including the following parts/areas:
• the channel inlet assembly (biopsy inlet port)
(
①
)
• the suction nipple/connector (
②
)
• the air/water inlet port (
③
)
• any valve cylinder (
④
)
• basically, any inlet or outlet port associated with an internal channel, an indirect patient contact portion of
the endoscope
• rubber strain relief along insertion tube and umbilical cable (rotate clockwise only to tighten)
One method to check for looseness is to lightly grip
the exposed part, and while grasping the component
carefully attempt to move it in various directions. Use
of a lintfree gauze while grasping metal parts is
recommended as a protection for one’s fingers.
If any part/component remains loose (after
attempting to tighten) and/or if there is any
indication or suspicion of an abnormality or
outward signs of damage, do NOT use the
endoscope.
Contact your local PENTAX service facility.
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