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CAUTION:

To avoid further damage to the endoscope or the possibility of malfunction during

a procedure, do not use any endoscope with any abnormalities or outward signs of

damage.

c) Due to the effect that STERRAD

processes have on PENTAX endoscopes,

changes to some PENTAX materials are likely after repeated STERRAD

exposure. Therefore, prior to EACH clinical procedure, customers are required

to carefully inspect the distal black adhesives, bending section, and the insertion

tube to determine their appropriateness for reuse. These areas should be checked

for ANY abnormalities or irregularities - if anything unusual is found including

but not limited to rough textured surfaces, cracks, brittleness, sharp edges, holes,

peeling, tackiness, blister like damage, etc. the endoscope should NOT BE

USED.

During this inspection process check the surface/condition of the adhesive by

applying slight pressure with one's gloved fingers and by slightly wiping this

area with dry gauze. Make sure the glue is not peeling, nor does it have rough tin

texture, or any sharp edges.

(1)

(3)

(2)

(1) Close-up View

(2) Insertion Tube

(3) Bending Section

Figure 2.3

WARNING:

All instruments must be reprocessed prior to first time use, after any repairs/

service, and before every patient use. When utilizing chemo-thermal processes for

reprocessing PENTAX endoscopes, the instruments should be allowed to return to

room temperature prior to use and/or further handling.

d) Make sure that the entire endoscope is clean and has been subjected to either a

high-level disinfection or sterilization process before each patient use.