WARNING:
This guide is only a summary of the steps necessary to properly disinfect your endoscope. Be sure to follow the
detailed steps outlined in the ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSING MANUAL
that was included with your endoscope when purchased.
To use this chart as a wallchart, cut
off the top of the chart as illustrated.
To insert this chart into a binder, punch out
the holes and fold the chart as illustrated.
Suction Cleaning Adapter
Tube to suction
To Suction Pump Suction Cleaning
Adapter (MAJ-222)
To Suction Pump
Clean the bronchoscope
meticulously prior to disinfection.
Single-Use Suction Valve (MAJ-209)
Suction Cylinder
Single-Use Biopsy Valve (MAJ-210)
Remote Switches
Universal Cord
Instrument/Suction Channel Port
Electrical Connector
Water-Resistant Cap
(MH-553)
Venting Connector
Distal Tip
Bending Section
Light Guide
Boot
UP/DOWN Angulation Control Lever
Control Section Insertion Tube
Alcohol
HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTION
RINSING
TRANSPORTATION
DRYING
NOMENCLATURE IMPORTANT
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BF-160 Series and EVIS
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BF-240 Series Bronchovideoscopes
BRONCHOSCOPE DISINFECTION GUIDE
Refer to the companion BRONCHOSCOPE CLEANING GUIDE for detailed cleaning information
WARNING:
This guide is only a summary of the steps necessary to properly disinfect your bronchoscope. Be sure to follow the
detailed steps outlined in the ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSING MANUAL that
was included with your
bronchoscope
when purchased.
Attach a syringe to the adapter.
Pull the plunger of the syringe to
fill the instrument/suction channels
and channel cleaning adapter
with disinfectant solution.
Fill basin with disinfectant. Attach a
suction cleaning adapter (MAJ-222)
to the previously cleaned broncho-
scope. Immerse completely in
disinfectant solution.
While immersed, detach the adapter
from the bronchoscope. Use a clean,
lint-free cloth to wipe away any bub-
bles clinging to external surfaces.
Soak all equipment according to
the time and temperature
recommended by the disinfectant
manufacturer. Use a timer to
measure the exact contact time.
Connect the suction cleaning
adapter and syringe. Inject air
to remove disinfectant from the
instrument/suction channels,
then remove the bronchoscope
from the disinfectant.
Disconnect the suction cleaning
adapter and immerse the
bronchoscope and adapter in
sterile water. Using a sterile,
lint-free cloth, thoroughly rinse
and wipe all surfaces.
Connect suction cleaning adapter
to bronchoscope and to a tube
from a suction pump. Aspirate
water through channels for 30
seconds. Remove from water and
aspirate air through channels for
60 seconds.
Turn the suction pump off. Hold the control
section with the openings pointing down and
disconnect the suction cleaning adapter.
Dry the bronchoscope and adapter with an
alcohol-moistened cloth. Make sure that the
equipment is completely dry prior to storage. Hold all parts of the endoscope when carrying. Do
not let the ends of the bronchoscope swing freely.
•Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment during reprocessing.
•Autoclave all autoclavable accessories.
•Store the bronchoscope hanging vertically
with all valves and caps removed.
•Use a compatible disinfectant and test
it for proper concentration as recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
•Do not use the carrying case to store
"patient-ready" endoscopes. Any broncho-
scope placed in the carrying case must be
reprocessed prior to patient use.
Immerse the bronchoscope's distal
end in 70% alcohol and aspirate
alcohol for 5 seconds. Remove the
distal end from the alcohol and
aspirate air for 20 seconds.
