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Approved by the endoscope manufacturer, appropriate to the size of the channel, parts, connectors and orifices. Brushes should either be disposable or be cleaned and high-level disinfected between uses.
Not addressed. Follow manufacturer's IFUs.
Follow scope manufacturer's IFUs, using appropriate size and type of brush. Brush should be either disposable or HLD (or sterilized, per manufacturer's IFUs) after each use.
Follow scope manufacturer's IFUs, using appropriate size and type of brush. Brush should be either disposable or HLD (or sterilized, per manufacturer's IFUs) after each use.
Follow scope manufacturer's IFUs, using appropriate size and type of brush. Brushing should be done underwater to prevent aerosolization of potentially infectious material. Brush should be either disposable or HLD (or sterilized, per manufacturer's IFUs) at least daily.
Brush should be either disposable or HLD (or sterilized, per manufacturer's IFUs) at least daily.
All channels and accessories thoroughly brushed with manufacturer recommended brushes. Single-use brushes should be disposed of after use.