Cleaning And Sterilization - G-flex MultibandLigator Mode D'emploi

It is vital to ensure the understanding of the technical principles, clinical applications
and associated risks with GI endoscopy as well as endoscopic banding before using
this product. This product must only be used by or under direct supervision of
physician thoroughly trained in therapeutic endoscopy as well as vessel banding.
Oesophageal ligators are not intended for ligation of varices below the gastro-
oesophageal junction.
Banding should begin at the gastro-oesophageal junction and proceed up the
oesophagus in an helicoidal manner, respecting a minimum of 2cm in between 2
ligatures. Passing the endoscope over an already ligated varices may dislodge the
band from its position.
Routine endoscopic examination by the physician is recommended to confirm the
diagnosis requiring treatment of oesophageal varices prior to assembling the
Multiband Ligator.
Storage
Do not put any objects on the instrument or its package!
Do not store the instruments near aggressive chemical products!
Do not expose the instruments to direct or indirect sunlight or other ultra-violet
rays!
Keep in dry area.
Complaints will not be taken under consideration if the instruments have been
stored improperly.

Cleaning and Sterilization

This device is designed and warranted for single use!
For the reusable version, only the handle of this device can be reprocessed,
please consult the following:
G-Flex recommend to follow one of the following sequences when sterilizing the
device:
• Manual Cleaning, Ultrasonic Cleaning, Automatic/Thermal Cleaning and
Autoclave; or
• Manual Cleaning, Ultrasonic Cleaning, Automatic/Thermal Cleaning and Ethylene
Oxide Gas Sterilization
Either sterilize by Autoclave or by ETO. There is no need to do both.
Manual Cleaning
The cleaning of the device should be done immediately after each use:
• Immerse the device in a suitable liquid detergent or disinfectant (Always observe
the minimum diameter of 20 cm when winding the instrument and applicability of
the cleaning product!).
• Wipe the instrument with a soft towel.
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