Chapter 1 General Policy
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EVIS EXERA GIF/CF/PCF TYPE 160 Series REPROCESSING MANUAL
• With the cleaning, disinfection and sterilization methods
stated in this instruction manual, prions, which are
considered to be the pathogenic substance of the
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) cannot be destroyed or
inactivated. When using this instrument on a patient with CJD
or variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD), be sure to use
this product for such patient only and/or immediately dispose
of this product after use in an appropriate manner. For
methods to handle CJD, please follow the respective
guidelines in your country.
• This instrument is not durable, or does not have sufficient
durability against the respective methods stated in the
guidelines of each country for destroying or inactivating
prions. For information on the durability against each
method, please contact Olympus. If cleaning, disinfection
and sterilization methods not stated in this instruction manual
are performed, Olympus cannot guarantee the effectiveness,
safety and durability of this instrument. Make sure to confirm
that there is no abnormality before use, and use under
responsibility of a physician. Do not use if any abnormality is
found.
• When aerating or irrigating the endoscope channels, the air
or water pressure must not exceed 0.5 MPa (5 kgf/cm
2
,
71 psig).
• When reprocessing EVIS videoscope models, confirm that
the water-resistant cap (MH-553) is securely attached to the
endoscope connector before immersion in reprocessing
fluids.
• When reprocessing the CF-Q160ZL/I, confirm that the
water-resistant cap (MAJ-583) is securely attached to the
zoom connector before immersion in reprocessing fluids.
• When reprocessing the CF-Q160DL/I, confirm that the
water-resistant cap (MAJ-942) is securely attached to the
UPD scope connector before immersion in reprocessing
fluids.