Welch Allyn Fl-100 Intubating Fiberscope - User Manual - Manual (Page 14)

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CARE AFTER USE
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning-Disinfection-Sterilization: Welch Allyn Endoscopes
Endoscopic instruments should be properly cleaned immediately after each use, to maintain maximum perfor-
mance and a long service life for the fiberscope. If the fiberscope is left uncleaned for some time after use, dried
blood, mucous or other debris may cause damage to the instrument and may interfere with the reprocessing
ability of the instrument.
WARNING: The importance of meticulous cleaning of the endoscope cannot be
over-emphasized.
Prior to disinfection or sterilization, all instruments must be scrupulously cleaned.
Failure to do so could result in incomplete or ineffective disinfection and sterilization.
CARE AFTER EACH PROCEDURE
PRE-CLEANING AT THE EXAMINATION ROOM
1. Immediately after removing the fiberscope from
the patient, gently wipe all debris from the inser-
tion tube with a gauze moistened with an enzy-
matic cleaning solution. (See page 15 for a list of
compatible detergents.)
2. Place the distal end of the fiberscope into deter-
gent solution and aspirate through the channel
for 5-10 seconds. Alternate aspiration of solution
and air several times to create agitation for better
pre-cleaning.
Aspirate
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