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Accessories
Follow best practice in endoscopy and professional standards for use of accessories. If a specific or very
specialised accessory is available from another manufacturer, please contact Axess Vision Technology to test its
compatibility before using it with the endoscope.
The effective length of an endoscope accessory must exceed that of the effective length of the endoscope by at
least around 30cm.
Substances used
The operating channel of the Broncoflex is compatible with the substances normally used during a
bronchoscopic examination (physiological water, mucous membrane lubricants, standard light anaesthetics used
for this type of procedure, etc.).
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RECAUTIONS IN USE
Check the packaging is not damaged before use. Any device whose packaging is damaged must not be
used, and must never be resterilised.
Check each Broncoflex before use, looking for any damage. If the product is damaged, do not use the
device.
The product must be handled and used with extreme care by qualified personnel.
Check the clamp on the handle and the Up/Down articulation lever are operating correctly.
Check the operating channel plug is in place.
Clean the lens with an optical wipe if necessary.
Comply strictly with the rules about asepsis when handling the product.
If there are any problems inserting the product into the bronchi or into a probe, do not force it, and try to
ascertain the cause before continuing.
Carefully select the correct size of the intubation probe for each patient.
The compatibility of the Broncoflex with all non-powered accessories must be checked before each use.
Do not use the device while administering a highly-flammable anaesthetic gas to the patient.
Do not use the device during defibrillation.
It is strictly forbidden to use:
o
powered endotherapy accessories with the bronchoscope,
o
active endoscopic accessories (such as laser probes or electro-surgical equipment).
Handle cutting or piercing tools with care, in order not to damage the flexible tube of the endoscope.
Provide a similar, back-up system so that the procedure can continue in the event of a malfunction.
The Broncoflex is discarded after use into the container for single-use contaminated items.
Do not exceed a suction pressure of 400 mmHg (533 mbar)