10
Introduction
Full list of warnings (continued)
Ensure that endoscopes and light
cable adapters are not touching or
shadowing each other when placed
into the washer/disinfector tray.
Failure to do so may result in damage
to, or ineective cleaning and
disinfection of, endoscopes and light
cable adapters.
Always repeat the entire cleaning
process, including initial manual
cleaning, if any residual soil is present
on the Versius Endoscopes and light
cable adapters during the inspection
stage.
When assembling the endoscope
before sterilisation, do not screw the
light cable adapter to the endoscope
too tightly. A looser connection
allows for a sucient ow of the
sterilisation medium and avoids
stress cracks. Tighten the connection
between the light cable adapter and
endoscope before use.
Always carefully inspect the
endoscope during every reprocessing
cycle. Inspect for any signs of damage
or residual soil. Failure to do so may
result in patient harm.
Ensure that endoscopes and light
cable adapters have been thoroughly
dried before sterilisation as any
moisture remaining could result in
ineective sterilisation.
If using a cloth to dry the endoscope
and light cable adapter, ensure
that the cloth is lint-free as lint
could cause contamination and/or
ineective sterilisation.
Always use a magnifying glass to
inspect the endoscope and light
cable adapter for any residual soil or
damage. Residual soil could cause
contamination and/or ineective
sterilisation.
Always use an appropriately sized
steam-permeable sterilisation peel
pouch or interleaved sterilisation
wrap in preparation for sterilisation.
Inappropriately sized sterilisation
peel pouches or sterilisation wrap
may result in damage or tearing of
the peel pouch or wrap and could
cause ineective sterilisation.
Always ensure that the
steam-permeable sterilisation peel
pouch or interleaved sterilisation
wrap does not have tears or damage.
Follow ISO11607-1 and EN868-2
and all applicable local and hospital
guidelines when packing the Versius
Endoscope for sterilisation.
Ensure that items placed in the
sterilisation tray are not touching
or shadowing as this could lead to
ineective sterilisation.
