5. Rinse
a. Rinse the ureteroscope in running potable water for one minute until
it is no longer slippery to touch.
b. Use syringe to deliver rinse water to the port of the ureteroscope.
c. Inspect the ureteroscope for remaining debris, in particular hard to
reach areas (working channels).
d. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for residual debris removal at least once and as
many times as necessary.
6. Dry
a. Dry ureteroscope with soft, clean lint-free towel or equivalent until
ureteroscope has no visible moisture.
b. Use a syringe to flush air through the device to remove remaining
water. Medical compressed air may be used to dry the ureteroscope.
Note Repeat if necessary.
Disinfecting the Scope with Glutaraldehyde
Solution
WARNING Using Cidex OPA for disinfection is not recommended for
Note Disinfection is not to be used in lieu of sterilization.
1. Prepare Disinfection Solution
a. Glutaraldehyde disinfection solution may be used in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Soak in Disinfection Solution
a. Glutaraldehyde disinfection solution may be used in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
3. Dry
a. Ureteroscope must be dried prior to the next step.
b. Dry ureteroscope with soft, clean lint-free towel or equivalent until
ureteroscope has no visible moisture.
c. Medical compressed air may be used to dry the ureteroscope.
d. Repeat if necessary.
EN-11
the Stryker Semi-Rigid Ureteroscope. Please contact the
solution manufacturer for specific product information and
contraindications.