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10. Connect a tube from the endoscope endpiece to the suction system (not supplied). Then check that the
piston controlling the suction is working properly.
11. Check the tools provided for the procedure are compatible with the Broncoflex and working satisfactorily.
12. The system is now ready to use.
13. Proceed with the examination.
14. After use, the Broncoflex must be discarded in the container for single-use contaminated items.
If the Broncoflex has to be used several times on the same patient, make sure it is placed in sterile storage
conditions. The practitioner is responsible for determining whether contamination might take place in the period
between 2 uses on the same person.
The temperature of the distal endpiece of the endoscope may reach 41.9°C with the heat of the LEDs. Prolonged
contact with the mucous membrane may cause injury (tissue damage or coagulation). It is advisable to avoid
prolonged contact between the endpiece of the device and the mucous membrane.
7. S
AFETY
Instructions if packaging is damaged
When the box is opened, if the packaging providing the sterile barrier for the consumable is pierced or open, the
consumable must not be used, as it may be contaminated by various bacterial strains.
It must be returned to the distributor, and must not be resterilised in any circumstances.
Information about the technical properties/factors which could pose a risk if
the device should be reused
The Broncoflex must be discarded after use to avoid any cross-contamination.
Disposal of the consumable
The Broncoflex must be discarded in bins and containers intended for contaminated items. Soiled material must
be collected in special, covered containers, then incinerated.
Contact with the patient
The endoscope alone is considered to be the applied part, and only this part of the equipment should be in
contact with the patient.
8. W
ARRANTY
A Broncoflex has a three-year shelf life
from the date of manufacture. To avoid any risk of contamination, no
contaminated medical device may be returned. If a product is found to have a fault, please refer the matter to
your normal contact, with as much detail as possible, so that a form can be completed. It may be helpful to
provide photographs of the fault, if it is visible.
If a fault is found, the distributor will replace the product or products.