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Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures
EVIS LUCERA JF/TJF TYPE 260V REPROCESSING MANUAL
3.3
Precleaning
If the endoscope is not immediately cleaned after each
procedure, residual organic debris will begin to solidify and it
may be difficult to effectively reprocess the endoscope.
Preclean the endoscope at the bedside in the procedure room immediately after
each procedure. During precleaning, wear appropriate personal protective
equipment.
Equipment needed
Prepare the following equipment.
Preparation
1.
Turn the video system center and light source OFF.
2.
Prepare a 500 cm
3
(500 ml) container of detergent solution at the
temperature and concentration recommended by the detergent
manufacturer.
3.
Prepare clean water in a 500 cm
3
(500 ml) container.
Wipe down the insertion tube
Handle the insertion tube carefully. Tightly gripping or sharply
bending the insertion tube or bending section can stretch or
severely damage the insertion tube and/or the covering of the
bending section.
Wipe the entire insertion tube with a clean, lint-free cloth soaked in detergent
solution. Wipe from the boot at the control section toward the distal end.
• Personal protective equipment
• Clean lint-free cloths
• 500 cm
3
(500 ml) containers
• Detergent solution
• AW channel cleaning adapter
(MH-948)
• Clean water
• Suction pump
• Washing tube
(MH-974)
• 5 cm
3
(5 ml) syringe