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This device is not made with natural rubber latex.
Intended Use:
The Endo-Boot™ is used as a protective cover for the tip of the endoscope or other surgical instruments (i.e. rigid
laparoscope, laparoscopic instruments) during storage and transport. The Endo-Boot™ will aid in protecting the lens and
other delicate components from damage.
Part Description
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Endo-Boot - endoscope tip protector – small
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Endo-Boot - endoscope tip protector – large
Warnings and Precautions:
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This device is to be used to protect endoscopes and medical/surgical instruments and is not to be used on a patient
or as an endoscope cleaning sponge.
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Should the non-sterile Endo-Boot™ endoscope tip protector be placed on a sterilized endoscope or
sterilized medical/surgical instrument, the endoscope or medical/surgical instrument would be considered
non-sterile.
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Do not attempt to reuse, reprocess, refurbish, remanufacture or resterilize this device. STERIS Endoscopy did not
design this device nor is it intended to be reused, reprocessed, refurbished, remanufactured, or resterilized.
Performing such activities on this disposable medical device presents a safety risk to patients (i.e. compromised
device integrity, cross-contamination, infection).
Directions for Use:
When used with a disinfected or sterilized endoscope or a disinfected or sterilized medical/surgical instrument:
(See above warning with use on a sterile endoscope or instrument)
1. Slip the Endo-Boot™ endoscope tip protector onto the distal end of the endoscope or medical/surgical instrument
after the endoscope or medical/surgical instrument has been properly cleaned, disinfected/sterilized, and
completely dried.
2. The Endo-Boot™ protector should be placed onto the distal end of the endoscope. The placement should ensure
the distal tip of the endoscope is left uncovered (see picture below).
3. Transport and store the endoscope or medical/surgical instrument.
4. Remove the Endo-Boot™ endoscope tip protector prior to use of the endoscope or medical/surgical instrument on
a patient.
When used with a dirty endoscope or medical/surgical instrument:
1. Slip the Endo-Boot™ endoscope tip protector onto the distal end of the dirty endoscope or medical/surgical
instrument for transportation to the cleaning area.
2. Remove the Endo-Boot™ endoscope tip protector prior to cleaning, soaking, disinfecting, and/or sterilizing the
endoscope or medical/surgical instrument to ensure that all surfaces of the endoscope or medical/surgical
instrument are exposed during the selected process.
3. Dispose of device as per institutional guidelines.
4. Never reuse the dirty Endo-Boot™ endoscope tip protector.
00730442 Rev. J
Endo-Boot™
Part No.
Inner Diameter
00711621 25 x 4.5 mm
00711622 25 x 9.0 mm
Endoscope Outer Diameter
Compatibility Range
3.0 – 8.8 mm
8.8 – 15 mm
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