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4-1-3 CLEANING
1) Prepare a basin with warm water and a mild enzymatic detergent per detergent manufacturer’s instructions.
The solutions must be enzymatic detergents or other cleaning agents specially formulated to clean flexible
endoscopes. For specific brands of compatible solutions, please contact your local PENTAX service facility
or sales representative.
2) Immerse the endoscope and its components in fresh
detergent solution. Then thoroughly (but gently) wash
the entire surface of the endoscope and its compo-
nents.
Make sure that the recessed areas such as the channel
openings, valve cylinders, etc are brushed clean using
the provided or similarly effective cleaning brushes.
3) Allow all items to soak in an enzymatic solution for a time period recommended by the manufacturer of the
enzymatic detergent.
PVE
Soaking Cap
ETO Cap
CAUTION:
BEFORE IMMERSING:
a) The ‘Red’ ETO gas sterilization venting cap
must be taken OFF.
b) The PVE Soaking cap should be securely
ON the electrical contacts.
WARNING:
Immediately after use, the metal light guide prong and the electrical contacts/pins of the endoscope may
be HOT. To avoid burns, do not touch these areas immediately after use. For safer handling after a pro-
cedure, grasp the PVE connector housing.
air/water
feeding valve
Suction
control
valve
⑤
PVE Soaking Cap
Inlet seal
①
②
③
④
ETO cap
①
Suction Control Valve OF-B120
②
Air/Water Feeding Valve OF-B121
③
Rubber Inlet Seal OF-B190
④
ETO venting cap OF-C5
⑤
Soaking cap OE-C9
CAUTION:
The use of an enzymatic detergent immediately
after each procedure to dissolve and remove
organic contaminants and proteinaceous debris
is essential to the care and maintenance of the
endoscope from the standpoints of infection
control and functionality.
NOTE:
Detergent refers to an enzymatic detergent or other cleaning solution specifically formulated for use and
compatible with flexible endoscopes.
NOTE:
• Do not squeeze or severely bend the insertion tube.
• Do not use any abrasive materials.
• Be careful to avoid damage to the distal lenses.