Endoscope with EndoSheath Technology
®
Recommended Cleaning and Disinfection Procedure
FOR INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
The EndoSheath® System is a sterile, disposable, durable microbial barrier that isolates an endoscope from patient contact, and limits the need for
time-consuming, high level, chemical disinfection after every endoscopy procedure. EndoSheath® technology allows for efficient and effective
reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and ensures a sterile insertion tube for every patient procedure.
INSTALLATION
Select the proper sheath for the endoscope
make and model (see chart below). Peel back the
top portion of the package and slightly lift the
proximal connector without removing the entire
sheath from the package.
Before inserting the endoscope,
ensure the endoscope is clean and
dry. Ensure the insertion tube is
free of defects and the optics are
free of debris.
Hold the endoscope handle and articulate
to straighten the bending section to
the neutral position. Hold the proximal
connector with the other hand and align
with the axis of the endoscope. Do not use
force when installing the sheath.
It is extremely important to insert the
endoscope carefully to avoid excessive
bending of the insertion tube.
Slide the proximal connector onto the
endoscope strain relief until it is firmly attached.
TROUBLESHOOTING: If glare is evident when
viewing through the endoscope, the sheath
window is not in contact with the tip of endoscope.
Ensure endoscope is fully inserted when loading.
REMOVAL
NOTE
TROUBLESHOOTING
• Do not use force when
removing the sheath.
If moisture is observed, there
may have been a breach of the
sheath during the procedure,
providing the endoscope
was dry when the sheath was
attached. In this case, the
endoscope should undergo high
level disinfection or sterilization.
Refer to the user’s manual for
recommended protocols.
• If the sheath buckles or
folds over on itself, slide the
proximal connector back
toward the scope strain relief
or interface, far enough to
eliminate wrinkling.
• If the sheath does not slide
freely, instill a small amount
of alcohol inside the proximal
connector with an eye dropper
or pipette into the EndoSheath
to separate the sheath from
the insertion tube.
Grasp the sheath proximal
connector and gently rotate
and pull to disengage it from
the scope strain relief or
interface by 1-2 cm.
Gently grasp the middle of
the sheath and begin to slide
it toward the distal end of the
instrument in order to disengage
the clear plastic window from
the tip of the scope.
Once the clear plastic window is
disengaged from the tip of the
scope, grasp the plastic window
portion of the sheath and slide the
sheath off the scope. Discard sheath.
inspect
After removing the sheath,
inspect the endoscope insertion tube and
distal bending section and confirm these
areas are dry and undamaged.
CLEANING AND INTERMEDIATE LEVEL DISINFECTION
Clean
Gently wash all external
surfaces of the endoscope with an
appropriate instrument-grade detergent.
Lukewarm water
Ethyl or isopropyl
alcohol Wipe down the entire
After
washing, thoroughly rinse the outside of the
endoscope with clean, lukewarm water.
Air dry
Ensure all external surfaces of the
endoscope are dry prior to installing another sheath.
New sheath
endoscope, including the control body
and insertion tube, with gauze soaked
in 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.
iCLEAN
inspect • Clean • Lukewarm water • Ethyl or isopropyl alcohol • Air dry • New sheath
MAKE
MODEL
ENT SHEATH
MAKE
MODEL
ENT SHEATH
MAKE
MODEL
ENT SHEATH
OLYMPUS
ENF-P2
224301
ENT CHANNEL ENT SENSORY
334301
444301
PENTAX
VNL-1530T
--
ENT CHANNEL ENT SENSORY
--
--
OPTIM
ENT 3.6F
224401
ENT CHANNEL ENT SENSORY
--
--
OLMYPUS
ENF-P3
224301
334301
444301
PENTAX
FNL-7RP3
224101
--
--
KARL STORZ
11101RP
226301
336301
446301
446401
OLYMPUS
ENF-T3
--
--
--
PENTAX
FNL-10RP3
225401
335401
445401
KARL STORZ
11101RP-1
226401
336401
OLYMPUS
ENF-P4
224401
334401
444401
PENTAX
VNL-1130
225501
--
--
KARL STORZ
11101RP2
226401
336401
--
OLYMPUS
ENF-GP
224401
334401
444401
PENTAX
VNL-1170K
225501
--
--
KARL STORZ
11101SK1
226101
--
--
OLYMPUS
ENF-L3
--
--
--
PENTAX
VNL-1070STK
226401
336401
--
KARL STORZ
11101TP
--
--
--
OLYMPUS
ENF-XP
224101
--
--
PENTAX
FNL-10RBS
225401
335401
445401
WELCH ALLYN
RL-150
225401
335401
445401
OLYMPUS
ENF-V
224501
--
--
PENTAX
FNL-10RAP
--
--
--
S & N/ GYRUS
Duraview OL-1
225301
335201
445301
OLYMPUS
ENF-V2
226401
--
--
PENTAX
FNL-13RAP
--
--
--
GYRUS ACMI
800-600
225401
--
445401
OLYMPUS
ENF-VQ
--
--
--
MACHIDA
ENT-3L
225301
335301
445301
VSI
ENT-5000
225601
335601
445601
OLYMPUS
ENF-VT2
--
--
--
MACHIDA
ENT-4L
222401
332401
442401
VSI
ENT-4000
225601
335601
445601
PENTAX
FNL-15RP3
--
--
--
MACHIDA
ENT-2L
222101
--
--
VSI
ENT-3000
225401
335401
445401
PENTAX
FNL-10P2
225401
335401
445401
MACHIDA
ENT-30PIII
225301
335301
445301
VSI
ENT-2000
225401
335401
445401
PENTAX
FNL-10S
225401
335401
445401
MEDTRONIC
SharpSite 3.2 mm
225401
335401
445401
VSI
ENT-1000
225101
--
445101
PENTAX
FNL-13S
222401
332401
442401
MEDTRONIC
SharpSite 3.8 mm
225401
335401
445401
VSI
E-F100
225301
335201
445301
PENTAX
VNL-1330
222401
332401
442401
OPTIM
ENTity
222401
--
444401
XION
EF-NS
226401
336401
446401
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You may also consult our website at www.MedtronicENT.com.
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