Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures
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EVIS EXERA GIF/CF/PCF TYPE 160 Series REPROCESSING MANUAL
ALL channels of the endoscope, including auxiliary water
channel where fitted, MUST be cleaned and high-level
disinfected or sterilized during EVERY reprocessing cycle,
even if the channels were not used during the previous
patient procedure. Otherwise, insufficient cleaning and
disinfection or sterilization of the endoscope may pose an
infection control risk to the patient and/or operators
performing the next procedure with the endoscope.
3.3 Precleaning
• If the endoscope is not immediately precleaned, residual
organic debris will begin to solidify and it may be difficult to
effectively reprocess the endoscope.
• Turn the endoscope’s illumination OFF immediately after the
examination. The temperature at the distal end of an
illuminated endoscope may exceed 41C (106F) and reach
50C (122F) due to intense endoscopic illumination.
Surface temperature above 41C (106F) may cause burns.
Preclean the endoscope at the bedside in the procedure room immediately after
the procedure.
Equipment needed
Prepare the following equipment:
• Personal protective equipment
• Clean, lint-free cloths
•500cm
3
(500 ml) container (except for GIF-XTQ160)
• 1000 cm
3
(1000 ml) container (for GIF-XTQ160 only)
• Detergent solution
• Clean water
•30cm
3
(30 ml) syringe
• AW channel cleaning adapter (MH-948)
• Auxiliary water tube (MAJ-855)
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