Proper Cleaning of Refurbished Olympus Endoscope

Brand-new and refurbished Olympus endoscope requires proper cleaning and disinfecting process. This will not only ensure that the endoscopes are disinfected, but it will also make the equipment last longer. The following are some points to remember in cleaning the endoscopes whether they are brand-new or pre-owned:

• Make use of huge sink basins where you will wash the endoscopes. In addition to this, make sure that the drain areas of the sink have no sharp edges. If it requires to be covered with soft and smooth material, then you must do so.
• Separate the scopes from the rest of the accessories that have sharp edges like the forceps and spray nozzles because chances are high that they will damage the soft parts of the scopes.
• Make use of cleaning brushes that are of the right size for the channels. Ensure that the cleaning brushes you are using are in excellent condition as well because brushes that are old might damage the inside parts of the suction and biopsy channels.
• If you are in the process of cleaning of the endoscopes, especially if it is your first time, do not hesitate to refer to the manual.

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