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Chapter 2 Compatible Reprocessing Methods and Chemical Agents
EVIS EXERA GIF/CF/PCF TYPE 160 Series REPROCESSING MANUAL
2.4
Rinsing water
Once removed from disinfectant solution, the instrument must be thoroughly
rinsed with sterile water to remove any disinfectant residue. If sterile water is not
available, clean potable tap water or water which has been processed (e.g.
filtered) to improve its microbiological quality may be used.
When non-sterile water is used after disinfection, wipe the endoscope and flush
the channels with 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, then air-dry all internal
channels to inhibit the growth of residual bacteria. Do not reuse rinsing water.
2.5
ETO gas sterilization
This instrument and other accessories listed as compatible with ethylene oxide
(ETO) gas sterilization in Table 2.1 can be sterilized by ETO gas and aerated
within the parameters given in Table 2.2. When performing sterilization, follow
the hospital’s protocol and the sterilization equipment manufacturer’s
instructions.
Figure 2.1
Figure 2.2
EVIS videoscope models
(except CF-Q160ZL/I and CF-Q160DL/I)
CF-Q160ZL/I and CF-Q160DL/I