Welch Allyn Fl-100 Intubating Fiberscope - User Manual - Manual (Page 12)

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PREPARATION PRIOR TO INSERTION OF FIBERSCOPE
WARNING: Every fiberscope should be properly disinfected or sterilized before each use.
Current infection control guidelines require that endoscopes and their patient contact
accessories either be sterilized or at least be subjected to high-level disinfection. Only
the user can determine if an instrument has undergone appropriate infection control
procedures prior to each clinical use.
1. If needed, gently clean the objective lens with
a cotton-tip applicator moistened with alcohol.
A lens cleaner (anti-fogging agent) may also
be applied with gauze or appropriate applicator.
2. The user should adjust the diopter adjustment
ring to make sure that a clear view can be
obtained. (No further adjustment should be
necessary during a procedure.)
3. Use a bite block on the insertion tube to protect
the insertion tube after the scope is introduced.
4. Apply a medical grade water soluble lubricant to
the insertion tube. DO NOT use petroleum-based
lubricants.
CAUTION: Never allow excessive lubricant or lens cleaner on the object lens.
Lubricant
Diopter
Adjustment Ring
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