Reprocessing step-by-step

Immediately after the examination and with the scope still connected to the processor, wipe the outside of the insertion tube with a soft cloth or a gauze which has been soaked in detergent solution.

Flush suction channel alternately with detergent solution and air.

Set the lever on the water bottle to "drain" and insufflate air alternately into air and water channel.

Disconnect the endoscope from processor/light source and suction pump.

Attach the soaking cap on PVE connector. For portable endoscopes as well as fibre endoscopes, please use appropriate soaking cap according to owner’s manual.

Remove all valves, the distal end cap (if present) and all other detachable components and clean separately in detergent solution.

Perform leakage test I (dry test).

During dry test, move deflection wheels slightly and rotate ocular if appropriate.

If pressure drops, stop leakage test and wipe and dry the outside of the endoscope. Place scope in protective bag provided. Identify carrying case accordingly and send it to PENTAX Service.

For leakage test II (wet test), immerse endoscope completely in detergent solution. Move deflection wheels slightly and rotate ocular if appropriate.

If tiny bubbles arise, stop leakage test II. Proceed according to step 5.

After finishing this test, remove leakage tester connector always above fluid surface.

Clean all freely accessible channels, including biopsy channel inlet, always below fluid surface with corresponding brushes.

Commence brush cleaning at the PVE connector.

Brush valve cylinder, valves, distal end cap (if present) and all other detachable components.

Finally brush all channels from the control body through to the distal end.

Before filling all channels with detergent solution, attach cleaning adapter (if present).

Please note application time and concentration according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Remove endoscope and all detachable components from the detergent solution.

Rinse all channels and external surfaces thoroughly with clean water.

Immerse valves, distal end cap (if present) and all other detachable components in disinfectant solution.

Immerse endoscope completely in disinfectant solution.

Attach appropriate cleaning adapter.

Rinse and fill all channels consecutively with disinfectant solution.

Please note application time and concentration according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Remove endoscope and all detachable components from the disinfectant solution.

Thoroughly rinse all internal channels, external surfaces and components using sterile water.

Dry channels.

Remove soaking cap and any cleaning adapters (if applicable).

Inspect valve o-rings and replace if necessary. Moisten with silicone oil sparingly.

Store endoscope by hanging in a dust-free, well ventilated cabinet.

Store valves, distal end cap (if present) and other detachable components separately from endoscope.

Before next examination, attach valves, distal end cap (if present) and other components.

Connect endoscope to processor/light source.

Perform functionality test.