Olympus MAJ-222 User Manual

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BRONCHOSCOPE DISINFECTION GUIDE

EXERA™ BF-160 Series and EVIS™ BF-240 Series Bronchovideoscopes

Refer to the companion BRONCHOSCOPE CLEANING GUIDE for detailed cleaning information

WARNING:

This guide is only a summary of the steps necessary to properly disinfect your bronchoscope. Be sure to follow the

detailed steps outlined in the ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSING MANUAL that

HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTION

1

Suction Cleaning Adapter

Fill basin with disinfectant. Attach a
suction cleaning adapter (MAJ-222)
to the previously cleaned broncho­scope. Immerse completely in
disinfectant solution.

2

Attach a syringe to the adapter.
Pull the plunger of the syringe to
fill the instrument/suction channels
and channel cleaning adapter
with disinfectant solution.

RINSING

was included with your

3

While immersed, detach the adapter
from the bronchoscope. Use a clean,
lint-free cloth to wipe away any bub­bles clinging to external surfaces.

Tube to suction

bronchoscope

4

Soak all equipment according to
the time and temperature
recommended by the disinfectant
manufacturer. Use a timer to
measure the exact contact time.

when purchased.

5

Connect the suction cleaning
adapter and syringe. Inject air
to remove disinfectant from the
instrument/suction channels,
then remove the bronchoscope
from the disinfectant.

DRYING

9

6

Disconnect the suction cleaning
adapter and immerse the
bronchoscope and adapter in
sterile water. Using a sterile,
lint-free cloth, thoroughly rinse
and wipe all surfaces.

10

7

Connect suction cleaning adapter
to bronchoscope and to a tube
from a suction pump. Aspirate
water through channels for 30
seconds. Remove from water and
aspirate air through channels for
60 seconds.

To Suction Pump

8

Immerse the bronchoscope's distal
end in 70% alcohol and aspirate
alcohol for 5 seconds. Remove the
distal end from the alcohol and
aspirate air for 20 seconds.

Suction Cleaning

Adapter (MAJ-222)

To Suction Pump

Alcohol

TRANSPORTATION

Turn the suction pump off. Hold the control
section with the openings pointing down and
disconnect the suction cleaning adapter.

NOMENCLATURE

Single-Use Suction Valve (MAJ-209)

Suction Cylinder

Remote Switches

Single-Use Biopsy Valve (MAJ-210)

Instrument/Suction Channel Port

Control Section

UP/DOWN Angulation Control Lever

Boot

Dry the bronchoscope and adapter with an
alcohol-moistened cloth. Make sure that the
equipment is completely dry prior to storage.

Universal Cord

Insertion Tube

Electrical Connector

Venting Connector

Bending Section

Light Guide

Water-Resistant Cap

(MH-553)

Distal Tip

Hold all parts of the endoscope when carrying. Do
not let the ends of the bronchoscope swing freely.

IMPORTANT

•Wear appropriate personal protective 
 equipment during reprocessing.

•Autoclave all autoclavable accessories.

•Store the bronchoscope hanging vertically 
 with all valves and caps removed.

•Use a compatible disinfectant and test
 it for proper concentration as recom-
 mended by the manufacturer.

•Do not use the carrying case to store 
 "patient-ready" endoscopes. Any broncho-
 scope placed in the carrying case must be 
 reprocessed prior to patient use.

Clean the bronchoscope

meticulously prior to disinfection.

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