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Chapter 2 Compatible Reprocessing Methods and Chemical Agents
OSF-3 ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSING MANUAL
2.2
Detergent Solution
Use a medical-grade low-foaming, neutral pH detergent or enzymatic detergent
and follow the manufacturer’s dilution and temperature recommendations.
Contact Olympus for the names of specific brands that have been tested for
compatibility with the endoscope. Do not reuse detergent solutions.
Excessive detergent foaming can prevent fluid from
adequately contacting internal lumens (e.g. channels).
2.3
Disinfectant Solution
In the U.S., agents used to achieve high-level disinfection are defined as liquid
chemical germicides registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as
“sterilant/disinfectants” which are used according to the time, temperature and
dilution recommended by the disinfectant manufacturer for achieving high-level
disinfection. These conditions usually coincide with those recommended by the
disinfectant manufacturer for 100% kill of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
In general, 2.0% to 3.2% glutaraldehyde solutions, when used according to the
manufacturer’s instructions for achieving high-level disinfection, are compatible
with Olympus endoscopes. Contact Olympus for the names of specific brands
that have been tested for compatibility with this endoscope.
If the disinfectant solution is reused, routinely check its efficacy with a test strip
recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use solutions beyond their expiration
date.
Alcohol is not a sterilant or high-level disinfectant.
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