Olympus PEF-V User Manual
ENDOSCOPE DISINFECTION GUIDE
VISERA™ PEF-V Transnasal Esophagovideoscope
Refer to companion ENDOSCOPE CLEANING GUIDE for cleaning information
HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTION
Injection Tube
Fill basin with disinfectant. Attach channel plug
and injection tube to previously cleaned
endoscope. Immerse completely in disinfectant
solution.
Channel Plug
4
Use syringe to completely fill air, water and
suction channels with disinfectant solution.
RINSING
5
While the endoscope is immersed,
disconnect cleaning accessories and use
a clean lint-free cloth to wipe away any
bubbles clinging to external surfaces.
6
CAUTION: Follow disinfectant
manufacturer's rinsing instructions.
Soak all equipment according to the
disinfectant manufacturer's recommended
time and temperature. Use a timer to
measure exact contact time.
7
Connect channel plug and injection tube to
endoscope. Use a syringe to flush water
through air, water and suction channels.
Connect channel plug and injection tube.
Inject air to remove disinfectant from air,
water and suction channels. Remove
endoscope from disinfectant.
DRYING
8
Remove endoscope from rinse water. Use
syringe to inject air through air, water and
suction channels, expelling the rinse water.
Disconnect channel plug and injection
tube. Immerse endoscope and
detached parts in water. Thoroughly
rinse all external surfaces.
9
Alcohol
Use syringe to flush 70% alcohol through
air, water & suction channels. Inject air
to remove retained alcohol.
10
Disconnect all accessories from the endoscope.
Dry endoscope and accessories with an alcoholmoistened cloth. Make sure equipment is
completely dry prior to storage.
TRANSPORTATION
Hold all parts of the endoscope when
carrying. Do not let the ends of the
endoscope swing freely.
IMPORTANT
Use a compatible disinfectant.
•
Test for proper concentration
per manufacturer's instructions.
Autoclave all autoclavable
•
accessories.
Store endoscope hanging
•
vertically with valves and caps
removed, and with angulation
lock in a “free” position.
Clean endoscope meticulously
prior to disinfection.
2003 Olympus America, Inc. / Printed in USA - 08/03/ PWC-100002
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