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4. Remove 1/3 of the sterile water from the full sterile water bottle. This will allow for improved water pressure for better insufflation
and water flow.
5. Open the sterile pouch and remove the AquaShield
®
system CO
2
. Avoid contact with the
Water Bottle Tubing
to reduce the risk of
contamination.
6. Insert the
Water Bottle Tubing
into the sterile water bottle and firmly tighten the threaded
Lid Cap
to ensure a seal.
7. Attach the
Endoscope Connector
to the
endoscope.
8. Leave the
Pinch Clamp
on the
Endoscope Tubing
in the open position.
9. Turn Off the Air/Pump on the light source of the Processor.
10. Connect the
CO
2
Connection Port / one-way
valve on the
Lid Cap
to the CO
2
supply tubing that is connected to the CO
2
source.
11. Turn on the CO
2
source and the insufflator.
12. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for the use of CO
2
source/insufflator and supply tubing.
13. Turn on the light source of the processor.
Turn OFF the Air/Pump when using CO
2
.
14.
Prime the air/water channel prior to insertion of the endoscope into a patient.
If water pressure is low, check to see that the
Lid Cap
is tightly closed. Ensure that all connections are secure.
15. Perform CO
2
insufflation and water flow for lens cleaning as described in the Olympus instruction manuals for air/water valve and
the endoscope being used together with a sterile water bottle.
16. If the water bottle needs to be replaced, use proper aseptic technique.
Note: If air is to be resumed, turn OFF CO
2
source/insufflator and turn ON the Air/Pump on light source of the processor.
After Procedure is completed
Follow the Olympus manufacturer’s guidelines for purging the air/water channel system when the procedure is completed
Close the
Pinch Clamp
on the Endoscope Tubing and disconnect from the endoscope. This will prevent water from leaking
from the
Endoscope Connector
.
Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for turning off the light source, the Air/Pump on the processor and CO
2
source/insufflator when
the procedure is completed.
Ensure that the device is discarded within 24 hours after the package has been opened. A label is provided with the device.
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Pinch Clamp
Endoscope Connector
Lid Cap
Water Bottle Tubing
CO
2
Connection Port / one-way valve
