Welch Allyn Fl-100 Intubating Fiberscope - User Manual - Manual (Page 21)

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DISINFECTION AND STERILIZATION
HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTION
Before disinfecting the endoscope, it must be completely
cleaned and dried (see “Care after Each Procedure” on
page 12). The user is responsible for determining if the
disinfecting techniques described here accomplish the
desired clinical effect. Before complete immersion in any
disinfecting solution, the endoscope needs to be “Leak
Tested” (see page 27).
CAUTION: BEFORE IMMERSING:
The “Red” ETO gas sterilization venting cap must be taken OFF.
1. Remove the rubber suction control valve.
2. Install the suction cylinder closure cap as illustrated.
3. a) The suction nipple, located on the control body, is designed with a standard luer slip fitting to accommodate
a syringe or other standard device. Fresh disinfecting solution should be drawn into (or flushed through)
the entire accessory/suction channel system. The rubber inlet seal should be in place during the flushing
process.
WARNING: Avoid introduction of air during this process and confirm that no air bubbles exit
the scope tip during flushing (or exit the suction nipple, if aspiration is used). The presence
of air bubbles could prevent contact of the disinfectant with channel surfaces.
b) While the entire scope is immersed and the suction system is filled with disinfectant, the suction
cylinder closure cap and the rubber inlet seal may be removed.
WARNING: It is imperative that ALL internal surfaces of the channels are in contact with the
disinfecting solution for the time period recommended by the manufacturer of the solution.
NOTE: Please refer to the internal schematics on page 18.
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