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6) After cleaning and thorough rinsing, the endoscopic accessory instruments and components should be gently
dried using a soft gauze or the like. Avoid tight coiling or kinking and do NOT put tension on the flexible
shaft of the forceps and similar endoscopic accessory instruments.
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The endoscopic accessory instruments and scope components listed above may be subjected to ultrasonic
cleaning methods and/or steam sterilization.
CAUTION
:
NEVER use ultrasonic cleaning methods with high-frequency ultrasound on the endoscope itself.
NOTE:
All detergent must be removed from the inner mechanism of the forceps and individual scope components.
Detergent that remains after the water evaporates may cause increased friction that may render the mecha-
nism inoperable. Residual detergent may also interfere in the subsequent biocidal process.
NOTE:
It is imperative that ultrasonic cleaning of the biopsy forceps, other endoscopic accessory instruments and
other components be performed PRIOR to steam sterilization. Only those PENTAX accessories identified by
their pink colored handle, labeled sa being autoclavable or identified below may be subjected to steam auto-
claving.
NOTE:
Other PENTAX reusable accessories (channel cleaning adapters, cleaning brushes, bite block, etc.) and scope
components (rubber inlet seals, air/water and suction control valves, etc. not specifically identified previously
should be cleaned in a similar manner as above. Ultrasonic cleaning methods are recommended for accesso-
ries whose entire surfaces are not easily accessible by manual cleaning.
Heavily soiled components such as valve mechanisms, inlet seals, etc. should be ultrasonically cleaned prior
to subsequent high-level disinfection or sterilization. For these specific items, please refer to their separate
operation manuals or instruction sheets.
Accessory Ultrasonic-Cleanable Autoclavable
Suction Control Valve OF-B120
Rubber Inlet Seal
Bite Block OF-Z5
Air/Water/Instrument Channel Cleaning Adapter OF-B115
Air/Water Feeding Valve OF-B121
Check-valve OE-C14
Biopsy Forceps
Air/Water Channel Cleaning Adapter OF-G17
All Cleaning Brushes
Water Bottle OS-H4