ENDOSCOPE CLEANING GUIDE

Ultrasound Gastrovideoscopes
Refer to companion ENDOSCOPE DISINFECTION GUIDE for disinfection information

WARNING: This guide is only a summary of the steps necessary to properly clean your endoscope. Be sure to follow the
detailed steps outlined in the INSTRUCTION MANUAL that was included with your endoscope purchase.

PRECLEANING – Immediately After Use

1 2 3 4 5

Detergent

Air AW Channel-
2-Step Valves
Cleaning Adapter
(MAJ-629)
Remove balloon if attached. 1 1 Suction
Aspirate detergent, 2 Suction through
Install AW channel
Detach the balloon by lifting
2

Wipe down the insertion then air, through the

balloon channel Feed water into
up the rear band of the bal- 3 Water Feeding the balloon 3 cleaning adapter. Flush
tube with a detergent- suction 1 and balloon
2

loon after slightly inflating.

through balloon
channel channel. water, then air, into
soaked cloth. 2 channels.11 elevator-wire channel.

LEAKAGE TESTING
6 For endoscopes with 7 8 9 If a leak is detected, the
elevators only: endoscope must be repaired. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions.

5cc Syringe

Washing Tube
(MH-974)

Attach leakage tester. Turn on pump.

Attach necessary water- Immerse endoscope in clean water.
resistant caps and plugs Perform leakage test (angulate tip). Remove
Flush detergent, water, Disconnect all detach- to the endoscope from water. Detach tester from the air
then air into elevator- able parts and cleaning connector and source. After the tip has deflated, detach the
wire channel. equipment. ultrasonic connector. tester from the water-resistant cap.

MANUAL CLEANING
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While immersed: While immersed:
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While immersed: While immersed:
Brush Brush
Brush
B
A
C

Immerse in freshly pre-

pared detergent solution. Brush the suction
Clean all external surfaces. Brush the insertion tube Brush the universal cord cylinder and instru-
Brush endoscope distal tip portion of the suction portion of the suction Brush the balloon ment channel port.
(and forceps-elevator, if channel. Repeat until all channel. Repeat until all channel. Repeat until Repeat until all
applicable). debris is removed. debris is removed. all debris is removed. debris is removed.

RINSING
15 Suction Valve 16 Injection Tube & Channel Plug 17 For endoscopes with 18 19
(or All-Channel Irrigator) elevators only:
Suction Cleaning
Adapter Washing Tube

Distal tip

5cc
Syringe

Attach injection tube & channel

plug (or all-channel irrigator). Soak in detergent solution
Attach suction valve. Flush detergent solution into air, Rinse the entire instrument
Flush detergent for the time recommended
Aspirate detergent, then water, and balloon channels. in clean water.
solution into elevator- by the detergent
air into suction and Brush forceps-elevator, manufacturer.
if applicable. wire channel.
balloon channels.

CAUTION IMPORTANT
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Injection Tube & Channel Plug
(or All-Channel Irrigator) 30cc Syringe Do not hit • Wear all appropriate personal
the distal end protective equipment.
of the endo-
scope against • Meticulous cleaning is
hard surfaces! essential for effective
5cc Syringe
disinfection.
• Be sure to reprocess all
Washing Tube

removable parts (e.g., valves)

according to the instruction
manual.
Use a soft, lint-free cloth
to remove excess moisture Do not forget • Visually inspect the equipment
Flush clean water through all channels (including from the endoscope and to attach water- after cleaning. If debris remains,
elevator-wire channel, if applicable). Flush air cleaning accessories resistant caps repeat the procedure.
through all channels. in preparation for and plugs!
disinfection.