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4-2-3 STERILIZATION
Before any attempt is made to sterilize the accessories and/or individual scope components, the complete cleaning
procedure as described elsewhere in this manual must have been completed. Heavily soiled components such as
valve mechanisms, inlet seals, etc. should be ultrasonically cleaned prior to subsequent sterilization.
• Steam Sterilization (Autoclaving) Recommended
1) Prior to steam sterilization, all autoclavable endoscopic accessary instruments and endoscopic components
previously identified should be thoroughly cleaned using manual and ultrasonic cleaning methods as
described elsewhere in this manual.
2) Autoclaving can then be performed under the following conditions:
• ETO GAS sterilization
1) ETO Gas Sterilization can be performed on these accessories and/or components, provided they have first
been properly cleaned and thoroughly dried.
2) Following ETO GAS Sterilization, aeration is required.
WARNING:
Current infection control guidelines require that biopsy forceps and similar accessories which enter ster-
ile tissue or vascular system or break the mucosal barrier must be sterilized before each patient use.
It is recommended that any endoscopic accessary instruments intended for use in the biliary tract be
subjected to an appropriate sterilization process. For patient contact endoscopic accessories, follow the
specific and detailed reprocessing instructions supplied with each product.
CAUTION:
Use only the type of packaging material and package configuration as recommended by the manufac-
turer of the sterilizer. Use appropriate heat process indicators and/or biological monitors as recom-
mended by the manufacturer of the sterilizer.
NOTE:
The following sterilization parameters are only valid with sterilization equipment that is properly main-
tained and calibrated.
NOTE:
The PENTAX accessories and scope components listed on page 28 may be subjected to Steam Auto-
claving:
CAUTION:
Never place the endoscope in a steam autoclave nor subject it to high-frequency ultrasonic cleaning
methods!
NOTE:
For ethylene oxide sterilization of PENTAX accessories and endoscope components, follow the same
ETO parameters as for PENTAX endoscopes.
Sterilizer Type: Prevacuum
Temperature: 132 ~ 135 °C (270 ~ 275 °F)
Time: 5 minutes