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4-2-5-3. Other Methods of Sterilization

Other types of cleaning, disinfecting and/or sterilization systems/processes are available

for the reprocessing of medical devices. However, due to the heat sensitive nature and/or

the specic biocompatible materials used in the construction of exible endoscopes, some

of these marketed systems/processes/solutions could have detrimental effects on flexible

endoscopes. To avoid the potential for instrument damage and/or endoscope failure, conrm

the compatibility of such reprocessing systems/solutions with your local PENTAX dealer

prior to use with any PENTAX products. Prior to using other methods, conrm the specic

claim(s) of any sterilization methods/processes with the sterilizer manufacturer and ensure

manufacturer that they have performed microbiological validation studies that support

their claims of achieving sterilization of device specic exible endoscopes and endoscope

components.

WARNING:

Inadditiontoefcacyclaimsalwayscheckwiththemanufacturerofthesterilizerto

conrmthattheyhavetestdatademonstratingthatnoharmfullevelsofanyresidues

(active/inert ingredients, their byproducts or derivatives of the processed devices)

remain on any instrument or lumened surfaces that may pose a risk to patients and

users.