Flexible Endoscope Cleaning & Disinfection Guide
RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE
OLYMPUS ENF-VH2/V4
RHINO-LARYNGO FIBERSCOPE
OLYMPUS ENF-GP2
When using MB-155 with MU-1
or the light source
When using
WA23080A
Decompression
Rinse the surfaces
10
Wipe the surfaces
11
Disinfection
Disinfection
Disinfect the endoscope
Clean the surfaces
6
Rinse the endoscope
7
Wipe the surfaces
8
Attach the tester
2
Apply pressure
3
Observe
4
Detach the tester
5
Wipe the insertion tube
1
9
Remove the endoscope from
the disinfectant solution and
immerse in deionized water.
Using a sterile, lint-free cloth,
thoroughly rinse and gently
wipe all external surfaces.
Using a sterile, lint-free cloth, thoroughly and gently wipe the
external surfaces of the endoscope.
Immerse the endoscope in
disinfectant solution. Confirm
that there are no air bubbles on
its surface. Soak for the time
specified by the manufacturer.
Immerse the endoscope in
detergent solution. Using a
lint-free cloth, gently wipe all
debris from the endoscope’s
external surfaces. Soak in
detergent solution for the
recommended time.
Immerse the endoscope in
water.
Remove the endoscope from
water. Use a soft, lint-free cloth
to remove excess moisture
from the endoscope and
cleaning accessories in
preparation for disinfection.
Attach the leakage tester to the
venting connector on the
endoscope.
Connect MB-155 to the
maintenance unit (MU-1) or the
light source and turn the power
switch on.
Close the pressure release
lever. Press the hand pump so
that the pointer stays within the
green area.
Immerse the entire endoscope in
water, observe for 30 seconds or
more while angulating the bending
section and confirm that there is
no continuous series of bubbles.
CAUTION: If a leak is detected, remove
from water and contact Olympus.
Remove the endoscope from the
water and release the air pressure in
the endoscope.*
*
When using WA23080A, open the
pressure release lever.
*
When using MB-155, turn the
maintenance unit or light source off.
Detach the leakage tester from the
air source and then the endoscope.
Gently wipe the external
surfaces of the insertion tube
with a cloth moistened in water.
or
Pr
ecleaning
Pr
ecleaning
Leakage testing
Leakage testing
Manual Cleaning
Manual Cleaning
Rinsing
Rinsing
• This guide is only a summary of the steps necessary to properly reprocess your
endoscope. Follow the detailed steps outlined in the ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSING
MANUAL that was included with your endoscope.
• Use detergent solution and disinfectant solution which feature validated processes in
accordance with national and local regulations and/or guidelines.
