Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures
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EVIS LUCERA JF/TJF TYPE 260V REPROCESSING MANUAL
1.
Seal the distal cover separately in packages appropriate for steam
sterilization (autoclaving) according to your hospital’s protocol.
2.
Steam sterilize the packages according to the recommended steam
sterilization (autoclaving) exposure parameters as described in Section 2.6,
“Steam sterilization (autoclaving) of accessories” and the sterilizer
manufacturer’s instructions.
• When placing the distal cover in the sterile packing, do not
place it together with other cleaning equipment, accessories,
etc. The distal cover could be deformed and may become
difficult to attach, or the risk of the distal cover falling off
during the examination will increase.
• When steam sterilizing the distal cover, do not place other
objects on top of the distal cover. The distal cover could be
deformed and may become difficult to attach, or the risk of
the distal cover falling off during the examination will
increase.
• Sudden changes in temperature may damage the distal
cover.
3.
Following steam sterilization (autoclaving), let the distal cover gradually cool
down to room temperature.
4.
Store the distal cover to following the instructions given in Chapter 5,
“Storage and Disposal”.