ENDOSCOPE DISINFECTION GUIDE
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VISERA PEF-V Transnasal Esophagovideoscope
Refer to companion ENDOSCOPE CLEANING GUIDE for cleaning information
HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTION
Injection Tube
Channel Plug
While the endoscope is immersed,
disconnect cleaning accessories and use
a clean lint-free cloth to wipe away any
bubbles clinging to external surfaces.
Fill basin with disinfectant. Attach channel plug
and injection tube to previously cleaned
endoscope. Immerse completely in disinfectant
solution.
Use syringe to completely fill air, water and
suction channels with disinfectant solution.
RINSING
CAUTION: Follow disinfectant
manufacturer's rinsing instructions.
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5
6
Soak all equipment according to the
disinfectant manufacturer's recommended
time and temperature. Use a timer to
measure exact contact time.
Connect channel plug and injection tube.
Inject air to remove disinfectant from air,
water and suction channels. Remove
endoscope from disinfectant.
Disconnect channel plug and injection
tube. Immerse endoscope and
detached parts in water. Thoroughly
rinse all external surfaces.
DRYING
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8
9
Alcohol
Connect channel plug and injection tube to
endoscope. Use a syringe to flush water
through air, water and suction channels.
Remove endoscope from rinse water. Use
syringe to inject air through air, water and
suction channels, expelling the rinse water.
Use syringe to flush 70% alcohol through
air, water & suction channels. Inject air
to remove retained alcohol.
IMPORTANT
TRANSPORTATION
10
Disconnect all accessories from the endoscope.
Dry endoscope and accessories with an alcohol-
moistened cloth. Make sure equipment is
completely dry prior to storage.
Hold all parts of the endoscope when
carrying. Do not let the ends of the
endoscope swing freely.
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