Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures
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EVIS LUCERA JF/TJF TYPE 260V REPROCESSING MANUAL
Brushing the suction channel in the universal cord
(location B)
1.
Grip the channel cleaning brush at a point 3 cm from the bristles.
2.
Insert the channel cleaning brush straight into the opening of the suction
cylinder as illustrated by B in Figure 3.24. Using short strokes, feed the
brush through the universal cord until it emerges from the suction connector
on the endoscope connector.
3.
Clean the bristles with your fingertips in the detergent solution. Carefully pull
the brush out through the channel.
4.
Clean the bristles in the detergent solution again.
5.
Repeat until all debris is removed.
Brushing the suction cylinder (location C)
When inserting the channel-opening cleaning brush into the
suction cylinder, do not forcibly insert the brush beyond the
middle of the brush section. Otherwise, the brush may
become stuck in the suction cylinder.
1.
Insert the channel-opening cleaning brush into the suction cylinder as
illustrated by C in Figure 3.24, until half of the brush section is inserted.
2.
Turn the inserted brush once.
3.
Pull the brush out and clean the bristles with your fingertips in the detergent
solution.
4.
Repeat until all debris is removed.
Brushing the instrument channel port (location D)
1.
Insert the channel-opening cleaning brush into the instrument channel port
until the brush handle touches the channel opening as illustrated by D in
Figure 3.24.
2.
Turn the inserted brush once.
3.
Pull the brush out and clean the bristles with your fingertips in the detergent
solution.
4.
Repeat until all debris is removed.