Welch Allyn Fl-100 Intubating Fiberscope - User Manual - Manual (Page 22)

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4. While the entire instrument is immersed in disin-
fecting solution, the syringe used in previous
steps can be removed. The entire instrument,
however, should remain fully immersed in the
disinfecting solution.
5. The endoscope’s component parts should remain
in contact with the disinfecting solution for the
time period recommended by the manufacturer
of the solution. Make sure it is left in long enough
to accomplish the desired clinical effect.
6. After the endoscope and its component parts
have been in contact with the disinfecting solu-
tion for the appropriate time, flush the suction
system with air to purge remaining disinfectant.
Remove the scope and its components from the
solution. All residual disinfecting solution must
be thoroughly rinsed from the scope and its
components with clean water.
7. Remove the suction cylinder closure cap, reinstall the rubber suction control valve and the rubber inlet seal.
Thoroughly rinse all outer surfaces of the scope that contacted the disinfecting solution.
8. Attach the scope to an external suction source and aspirate clean water through the channel of the scope.
Then, aspirate air through the channel to remove the residual water.
NOTE: 70% alcohol should be flushed through all channels, followed by compressed air, not greater than
24 PSI, to facilitate drying.
NOTE: All final rinses should be made with sterile water.
9. Gently dry all external surfaces of the fiberscope with a soft gauze. Do not put tension on the insertion
tube while drying, since the outer cover of the bending section may be excessively stretched. Dry the ocular
lens of the eyepiece and the objective lens with a cotton-tip applicator.
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