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Per manufacturer's instructions, meticulously clean entire scope, including valves, channels, connectors and all detachable parts. Disconnect and disassemble components. Repeatedly actuate valves during cleaning. Totally immerse endoscope. Non-immersible GI endoscopes should not be used.
Follow manufacturer's IFUs.
Clean all valve cylinders, openings, and forceps elevator housings with appropriate brushes. Brush and flush and rinse all channels thoroughly and purge channels with air.
Clean all valve cylinders, openings, and forceps elevator housings with appropriate brushes. Brush and flush and rinse all channels thoroughly and purge channels with air.
Not addressed. Base protocols on current evidence-based recommendations.
Clean throroughly, including lumens, with brushes of appropriate size and then inspect for residual soil.
All accessories are removed for cleaning or discarded if disposable – following manufacturer’s IFUs. Scope and accessories immersed in measured enzymatic detergent. All channels and accessories thoroughly brushed with manufacturer recommended brushes.