Pentax Colonoscope Repair And Maintenance

Proper Pentax Colonoscope Repair and maintenance will not just increase the life of your medical equipment, it also improves patient safety and saves you money from repair. Here is how you can take proper care of your colonoscopes and endoscopes.

• Pre-clean. Wash the suction, air and water channels according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Leak testing. Immerse the scope in water and test for leaks, following your manufacturer's instructions.
• Rinse. Thoroughly rinse the exterior of the endoscope using clean water.
• Disinfect. Fill all channels with the proper disinfectant and then completely submerge the endoscope into the solution. Soak for the prescribed time.
• Rinse. Completely submerge the endoscope in fresh water and again flush all the channels. Repeat the process if there are any traces of disinfectant on the endoscope.
• Storage. Store the endoscope in a well-ventilated container, storing all valves and attachments separately.

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