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Chapter 6 Recommended Reprocessing Methods and Chemical Agents
VISERA RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE ENF-V2
6.7 Ethylene oxide gas sterilization
This instrument and other accessories listed in Table 6.1 on page 36 are
compatible with ethylene oxide gas sterilization and can be sterilized by ethylene
oxide gas and aerated within the parameters given in Table 6.2. When
performing sterilization, follow the hospital’s protocol and the sterilization
equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
Refer to ANSI/AAMI ST41-1999 or DIN 58 948 for recommendations and
standards.
• Before sterilization, the instrument must be thoroughly
cleaned and dried. Residual moisture inhibits sterilization.
• The results of sterilization depend on various factors such as
how the sterilized instrument was packed or the positioning,
method of placing and loading of the instrument in the
sterilization device. Please verify the sterilization effects by
using biological or chemical indicators. Also follow the
guidelines for sterilization issued by medical administrative
authorities, public organizations or the infection management
sections at each medical facility, as well as the instruction
manual of the sterilization device.
• All instruments must be properly aerated after ethylene oxide
gas sterilization to remove toxic ethylene oxide residuals.
• Ethylene oxide is toxic and may present health hazards.
Follow domestic health care regulations for compatibility of
the procedures.
• Exceeding the recommended parameters may cause
equipment damage. Do not exceed the parameters outlined
in the chart below (see Table 6.2).
• Attach the ETO cap to the endoscope connector before
sterilizing. If the ETO cap is not attached to the endoscope
during ethylene oxide gas sterilization, the air inside the
endoscope will expand and could rupture the covering of the
bending section and/or damage the angulation mechanism
(see Figure 6.1).