3.1 The workflow of preparation and inspection
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Chapter 3 Preparation and Inspection
The equipment prepared before using this endoscope and procedures for the inspection of the
endoscope and equipment are described in this chapter.
The workflow of preparation and inspection is shown below.
Before each case, prepare and inspect this endoscope as instructed below. Inspect other equipment to
be used with this endoscope as instructed in their respective instruction manuals. Should any
irregularity be observed after inspection, follow the instructions as described in Chapter 5,
“Troubleshooting”. If the endoscope malfunctions, do not use it. Return it to Olympus for repair as
described in Section 5.4, “Returning the endoscope for repair”.
• Using an endoscope that is not functioning properly may compromise patient or
operator safety and may result in more severe equipment damage.
• This endoscope was not reprocessed before shipment. Before using this
endoscope for the first time, reprocess it according to the instructions as described
in the endoscope’s companion “REPROCESSING MANUAL” with your endoscope
model listed on the cover.
3.1 The workflow of preparation and inspection