Welch Allyn Fl-100 Intubating Fiberscope - User Manual - Manual (Page 28)

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• Do NOT reuse disposable accessories intended for single patient or one-time use.
• Do NOT expose the endoscope or accessories to harsh chemical solutions. Strictly adhere to exposure times
recommended by the manufacturers of compatible solutions.
• Avoid contact of any flexible portion of the endoscope with any sharp-edged objects (bed frames, table top cor-
ners, sink drains, accessories hanging in storage cabinets, etc.) at any time during the handling, reprocessing
or storage of the endoscope.
• Avoid stretching of the bending section rubber sheath at the distal portion of the scope. During mechanical
cleaning of the scope with a dampened gauze, do not use excessive force. A gentle back and forth wiping
motion should be sufficient to remove gross debris. Subsequent soaking in an enzymatic detergent will clean
the remainder of debris.
• Disinfectants and sterilants are toxic substances by nature. All residual solution must be thoroughly rinsed and
dried prior to each patient use.
• Avoid attempting to remove or unscrew scope components which should not be removed. Parts such as the
distal portion of the light guide plug and any rubber strain reliefs on either the insertion tube or umbilical cable
are essential to the watertight integrity of the instrument. Removal or loosening of these components and
subsequent immersion could lead to fluid invasion into the endoscope.
• Check for any sharp edges on all surfaces of an automated cleaning/reprocessing unit which may come in con-
tact with an endoscope. Some units may have sharp-edged wire mesh filters and baskets or inlet/outlet ports
which could damage your scope.
• Do NOT introduce air bubbles into the scope’s internal channels during flushing of cleaning and/or disinfect-
ing/sterilizing solutions as these bubbles could interfere in the effectiveness of the disinfection/sterilization
process.
• Do NOT store the endoscope and accessories in the carrying case. This type of dark, humid and unventilated
environment is conducive to bacteria colonization, which increases the risk of cross-contamination.
• Prior to each use, check the condition of all accessories.
Do NOT use any accessories with kinked or bent flexible shafts.
Do NOT use forceps with misaligned cups and/or bent needles/spikes.
Do NOT use aspiration or injection needles which are not retractable or whose sharp tips cannot be protected.
Do NOT use cleaning brushes without smooth or rounded distal tips.
Use of any of the above accessories could result in channel damage and costly repairs.
• Verification of the efficacy level of glutaraldehyde (via test strips or similar methods) is recommended to ensure
potency of glutaraldehyde to achieve high-level disinfection.
• Instrument repairs should only be performed by an authorized Welch Allyn service facility. Welch Allyn assumes
no liability for any patient/user injury, instrument damage or malfunctions, or reprocessing failure due to repairs
made by unauthorized personnel.
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