The Avanos Single-Ended Cleaning Brush is constructed to provide a comprehensive, mechanical clean to the endoscope exterior, biopsy and umbilicus channels, valve seats, and valve buttons. Designed for single-use, this brush ensures optimal hygiene and performance during endoscope reprocessing.
Features:
- Multiple Bristle Sizes: Tailored for various endoscope components.
- Cable-Assisted: Enhances usability with a flexible distal tip for effective cleaning.
- Disposable and Non-Sterile: Designed for single use to prevent cross-contamination.
- Polypropylene Catheter and Nylon Brush: Ensures durability and effective cleaning with 14 rows of bristles.
Bristle Diameter-Front (mm):
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60210 - 5 mm O.D.
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60213 - 6 mm O.D.
Intelligent Design:
The cable-assisted cleaning brush has 14 rows of bristles and a flexible distal tip to thoroughly clean the endoscope’s many components. Although this tool is single-ended, dual-ended brushes are also available. Both versions are disposable and non-sterile, meeting the needs of various cleaning requirements and ensuring compliance with the Multi-Society Guidelines for Reprocessing Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes.
Usage Instructions:
- Inspection: Remove the cleaning brush from the package and unwind. Inspect for physical damage or irregularities. Do not use if damaged.
- Procedure: Select the appropriate brush size for the endoscope channel, parts, connectors, and orifices.
- Insert and advance the distal brush through the endoscope channel according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not pull the brush completely through the distal end; remove it from the proximal end of the endoscope channel.
- Insert the proximal brush into valves and valve seats as instructed by the manufacturer.
- Disposal: Dispose of the cleaning brush according to facility protocol after each use.
Warnings:
- Single Use Only: Do not reuse or reprocess this medical device. Reuse or reprocessing may adversely affect the device's biocompatibility, compromise structural integrity, and increase the risk of contamination.
- Inspection Prior to Use: Inspect the brush for any damage or irregularities before each procedure. Do not use if any are apparent.
- Appropriate Brush Size: Use brushes appropriate for the size of the endoscope channel, parts, connectors, and orifices.
- Disposal: Dispose of the brush after each use. Do not reprocess or sterilize.
Compliance with Multi-Society Guidelines:
The Avanos Cleaning Brush aligns with the Multi-Society Guidelines for Reprocessing Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes, ensuring comprehensive cleaning of the entire endoscope, including valves, channels, connectors, and all detachable parts using an enzymatic detergent compatible with the endoscope.
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