Chapter 5 Cleaning and Sterilizing
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5.3 Compatible reprocessing methods and chemical agents
Compatibility summary
Olympus endoscopic equipment is compatible with several methods of reprocessing. Certain
components and accessories, however, are not compatible with some methods, which can
cause equipment damage.
For appropriate reprocessing methods, refer to the table below, the recommendations of
your infection control committee and all national and local hospital guidelines and policies.
WARNING
• Do not reuse detergent solution. Otherwise, it may be difficult to
reprocess efficiently, and may pose an infection control risk.
• Use only those detergents which feature validated processes in
accordance with national and local regulations and/or guidelines. There
is an infection risk when using insufficient detergents.
• Alcohol is not a sterilant or high-level disinfectant.
Required detergent solutions
Use a medical
-
grade, low
-
foaming, neutral pH detergent or enzymatic detergent and follow
the manufacturer’s dilution and temperature recommendations. Do not reuse detergent
solutions.
WARNING
Excessive detergent foaming can prevent fluid from adequately
contacting the interior of the water container.
5.4 Required cleaning and sterilizing equipment
To perform proper reprocessing, the equipment listed in the following table is required. For
details on preparation and directions on how to use the equipment, refer to the respective
Methods validated in terms of biological efficacy
and material durability
Steam sterilization (autoclaving) 137°C for 3
minutes
Ethylene oxide
gas sterilization
Automatic cleaning (thermal)
93°C for 1 minute
Detergent
solution
Ultrasonic
cleaning
Water container
Water container cap
Compatible
Not Compatible
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