Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Procedures
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OSF-3 ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSING MANUAL
Chapter 3 Cleaning, Disinfection and
Sterilization Procedures
ALL channels of the endoscope 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.
3.1 Required Reprocessing Equipment
Preparation of the Equipment
Prior to cleaning, disinfection or sterilization, prepare the equipment shown in
Figure 3.1.
Use basins which are at least 40 cm by 40 cm (16” by 16”) in
size and deep enough to allow the endoscope to be
completely immersed. Do not wrap the endoscope’s Insertion
Tube and Universal Cord into a coil with a diameter smaller
than 40 cm. The endoscope can be damaged if coiled too
tightly.
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