Welch Allyn Fl-100 Intubating Fiberscope - User Manual - Manual (Page 24)

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STERILIZATION AND AERATION
Before sterilizing the fiberscope, it must be completely cleaned and dried (see “Care after Each Procedure”,
page 12). The user is responsible for determining if the sterilizing techniques described here accomplish the
desired clinical effect.
CAUTION: NEVER place the fiberscope in a steam autoclave!!
NEVER subject the fiberscope to ultrasonic cleaning methods!!
A) ETHYLENE OXIDE GAS STERILIZATION
Ethylene Oxide (ETO) Gas Sterilization can be
performed on these endoscopes. The following
special instructions, which differ from other
endoscopes, must be followed to ensure the
proper performance of the instrument.
1. The endoscope must first have been properly
cleaned and thoroughly dried (see “Care after
Each Procedure”, page 12). Each of the compo-
nent parts should be removed (suction control
valve, rubber inlet seals, etc.).
WARNING: Failure to thoroughly dry all surface areas could result in incomplete or
ineffective sterilization. Moisture could prevent contact of the ETO gas with the actual
contaminated surfaces.
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