INSTRUCTION MANUAL V8F145

MEDIZINTECHNIK FÜR TIERÄRZTE INSTRUCTION MANUAL V8F145 MEDIZINTECHNIK FÜR TIERÄRZTE Eltastr. 8 78532 Tuttlingen Phone: +49/7461/96580 55 Fax: 1 +49/7461/96580-91 www.eickemeyer.de export@eickemeyer.de

INSTRUCTION MANUAL V8F145 Thank you for purchasing the Eickemeyer V8F145 Flexible Veterinary Endoscope. The 145cm endoscope is designed to provide direct visualization. This highly flexible instrument allows for comfortable, safe passage through anatomical curves. However, its flexibility also makes it a delicate instrument requiring proper handling to ensure satisfactory performance. Familiarize yourself with this instrument before using it in clinical procedures. Read the following instructions carefully. This unit is not sterile upon receipt. Follow standard disinfection or sterilization practice before initiating clinical use. DO NOT STEAM STERILIZE THE VETERINARY ENDOSCOPE. WARNING: The user of this instrument should be thoroughly informed with the contents of this manual prior to using the instrument. The operator should also be knowledgeable of the procedure and related hazards availing himself/herself of adequate training in the use of this instrument prior to use. Failure to achieve adequate training and familiarization with the manual contents could result in damage to the instrument and/or injury to the patient and/or user. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1.0 Changing the Biopsy Inlet Cap 4.2 Guidelines for Handling the Endoscope 1.1 35MM and VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY 5.0 Inspecting the Endoscope 1.2 CLEANING PROCEDURES 6.0 OPERATING THE ENDOSCOPE 2.0 Checking for Watertight Integrity 6.1 Preparing the Light Source 2.1 Cleaning the Endoscope 6.2 Connecting the Light Guide, Air/Water Line Cleaning the Accessories 6.3 and Suction Tubing 2.2 Alternate Cleaning Procedure for Field Use 6.4 Eyepiece Adjustment 2.3 DISINFECTING 7.0 Eyecup Installation 2.4 Recommended Cold Disinfecting Solutions 7.1 Deflecting the Distal End 2.5 Disinfecting the Endoscope 7.2 2

Suction 2.6 ETO STERILIZATION 8.0 Insufflation 2.7 STORAGE 9.0 Irrigation 2.8 PARTS LIST 10.0 PREPARING FOR USE 3.0 REPAIRS, SERVICE 11.0 Holding the Endoscope 3.1 SPECIFICATIONS 12.0 Procedural Consideration 3.2 TROUBLESHOOTING 13.0 USE OF ACCESSORIES 4.0 WARRANTY 14.0 Biopsy Forceps 4.1 1.0 Introduction The V8F145 endoscope is a highly flexible fiber optic instrument designed to allow atraumatic introduction for internal visual examination in animals. Its slim diameter and longer shaft combine to make this a versatile instrument for many veterinary applications. 1.1 GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING THE ENDOSCOPE The V8F145 is a delicate optical instrument that must be properly handled to ensure satisfactory performance and prevent accidental damage. Light and image are transmitted through thousands of fragile glass fibers that run the length of the flexible insertion shaft. These fibers will break under extreme flexing or bending and cause black spots to appear in the viewing field. Possibility of fiber breakage can be greatly reduced by adhering to the following precautions. DO NOT DEFLECT THE DISTAL BENDING PORTION BY HAND. DO NOT BEND THE INSERTION TUBE OR LIGHT GUIDE SHARPLY. DO NOT FORCE THE INSTRUMENT AGAINST RESISTANCE. DO NOT STORE THE INSTRUMENT IN ITS CARRYING CASE. DO NOT ALLOW THE DISTAL TIP TO COME IN SHARP CONTACT WITH ANY HARD OBJECT. DO NOT ATTEMPT SELF-REPAIR. ALL REPAIRS MUST BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. 1.2 INSPECTING THE ENDOSCOPE Visually inspect the endoscope for damage or wear before and after every use. Pay particular attention 3

to the insertion shaft, observing for cuts, holes or protrusions. Irrigate the operating channel using a 30cc syringe to check for obstructions or damage (Refer to Section 2.8). Check the optics by viewing printed material through the fiberscope at a distance of ½ inch while focusing the eyepiece (Refer to Section 2.3). You should be able to obtain a sharply focused image. Rotate the control knobs to assure that they move freely with no roughness or sticking. Be sure that both brakes are in the FREE position (see Section 3.0, 4C). Operate the control knob brakes to assure that the bending section is stabilized when the brakes are engaged. Check that the knobs will rotate freely when the brakes are released. If any irregularities are found, do not use the instrument. Contact your Vet-Vu customer service representative for service instructions. 2.0 OPERATING THE ENDOSCOPE 2.1 PREPARING THE AIR / LIGHT SOURCE The Vet-Vu 1185U 150-watt light source is recommended for use with the endoscope. Refer to the illuminator instruction manual for complete operating instructions. Set the illuminator on a firm, flat surface. Plug the power cord into the appropriate electrical outlet. 2.2 CONNECTING THE LIGHTGUIDE, AIR / WATER LINE AND SUCTION TUBING Screw lightguide adapter onto lightguide. Insert lightguide into lightguide connection on illuminator. Secure with thumbscrew. Attach color-coded ends of air / water line to matching air / water connections on umbilical. Attach remaining end to water bottle. (Water bottle fitting is designed for self-orientation and cannot be reversed. See Figure 2.) Tighten knurled nut. Attach one end of suction tubing to suction connector on umbilical and attach other end to suction pump. (Suction pump an optional accessory and not shown in Figure 2.) NOTE: To fill or empty water bottle easily, remove bottle from illuminator and unscrew bottle from cap. 2.3 EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT 4

Rotate focus adjustment ring while viewing printed material until image is in the best possible focus. The orientation pointer in the optical image indicates the upward direction of the shaft. 2.4 EYECUP INSTALLATION Stretch molded eyecup over eyepiece of endoscope. Using the rubber eyecup permits more comfortable visualization by eliminating ambient light between the eye and eyepiece. The eyecup will also prevent the eyepiece from scratching eyeglasses. 2.5 DEFLECTION OF THE DISTAL END Rotate large control knob (labeled U/D ) in clockwise direction to turn distal end downward. Rotate knob in counterclockwise direction to produce upward deflection. Turn small control knob (labeled L/R ) clockwise to deflect tip to the right and counterclockwise to deflect to the left. Do not exert excessive force on the deflection control knobs. Such force may cause damage to the endoscope and may cause patient injury. Always release the control knob brakes before attempting to deflect, advance, or withdraw the instrument. 2.6 SUCTION Turn suction pump on and depress red suction button on control handle to suction. Mounting the biopsy inlet cap allows suction with the biopsy forceps in place in the biopsy channel. The cap seals around the forceps for this purpose. 2.7 INSUFFLATION Depress the Power and Air buttons located on the front panel of the 1185U illuminator. The air pump will start and air will begin to flow from the vent on top of the blue air / water valve. To insufflate, cover the air control vent with a finger. DO NOT DEPRESS. To minimize patient discomfort, use insufflation sparingly. Over-insufflation can cause excessive cramping, spasm, and possible patient injury. Remove air by applying intermittent suction while withdrawing the endoscope. 5

2.8 IRRIGATION Water feeding and / or lens cleaning is accomplished by depressing the air / water button (illuminator power and air buttons must be depressed for automatic water), or by attaching a filled syringe to the secondary lens inlet and gently injecting. Figure 3 Irrigation through secondary irrigation inlet Combining irrigation and insufflation, allows cleansing of the lens during a procedure, without removing the instrument from the patient. Intermittent use of suction during the lens cleaning process will remove excess air or water. NOTE: To refill water bottle, lift bottle from holder, hold cap and unscrew bottle from cap. Fill bottle, screw bottle into cap. DO NOT TURN CAP. Replace bottle into holder. 3.0 PREPARING FOR USE 1. Prepare air / light source as in 2.1. 2. Connect lightguide, water bottle, and suction tubing as in 2.2. 3. Adjust focus eyepiece as in 2.3. 4. Check operations of deflection control knobs. a. Inspecting Up / Down Controls Release up/down brake. Rotate large knob slowly in clockwise direction and tip should rotate downward. Turn knob slowly in counterclockwise direction to produce upward deflection. b. Inspecting Right /Left Controls Release Left / right brake. Rotate small knob slowly in clockwise direction and tip should bend to the right. Turn the knob slowly counterclockwise to produce deflection to the left. c. Inspecting Functioning of the Articulation Brakes Release articulation brakes and articulate the scope. Engage brake by moving brake control counterclockwise to confirm bending section is stabilized when brake is in place. Knobs and brakes should move smoothly. 6

5. Inspect insertion tube visually for any dents, bulges, protrusions, cuts, or other irregularities. Pass your fingers over entire tube and bending section to check for any protruding objects, cuts, or loose coverings, or any other irregularities. 6. Confirm the proper function of the air feed. With air pump on, immerse distal tip of scope in small basin of water. Cover air control button with finger; air should bubble out through air nozzle. 7. Confirm the proper functioning of the water feed. a. Depress air/ water button. Water should flow from water nozzle. Note: At the first depression, it will take a few seconds before water is emitted. b. Use a syringe; inject clear water through water inlet. Water should flow from water nozzle on the distal tip. 8. Confirm proper functioning of the suction. With the scope properly connected and suction pump turned on, again immerse the tip of the scope in a small basin of water. Depress suction button. Water should aspirate through the instrument and into collection bottle of the suction apparatus. 9. Check biopsy channel for obstructions by passing forceps through channel as described in Section 4.1 See section 4.0 for further information on the use of the biopsy forceps and maintenance of the biopsy inlet cap. 3.1 HOLDING THE ENDOSCOPE Hold the control handle in left hand so your thumb, index, and middle fingers can operate the larger control knob easily. The suction button and the air / water control button may be depressed by the index or third finger. The smaller outside knob may be operated entirely with fingers of the left hand, or with thumb and fingers of the right hand. It will occasionally be desirable to operate both knobs simultaneously, necessitating a two handed technique. 3.2 PROCEDURAL CONSIDERATIONS 1. Apply a water-soluble lubricant (i.e. K-Y jelly or equivalent) to distal section of insertion tube. Do not get any lubricant on the objective lens. It will cloud the image. Do not use oils, ointments or other substances having a petroleum base or containing Vaseline. These substances may cause deterioration of the material used in the endoscope construction. 7

Keep lumen in view at all times. If loss of orientation occurs, withdraw scope slightly until lumen is once again in view. Red-out, a diffused red image in the eyepiece caused by the scope tip coming in direct contact with the wall, may occur during the procedure. Withdraw the scope slightly until lumen is once more in view. CAUTION: ADVANCING THE SCOPE WHILE THERE IS A RED- OUT COULD RESULT IN PERFORATION. Use insufflation sparingly. Over insufflation can cause excessive cramping, spasm, and possible patient injury. To remove excess air, apply intermittent suction as the endoscope is withdrawn. 3. During the procedure, if the view through the instrument becomes obscured due to contamination of objective lens, it can usually be cleared by a combination of water feed and insufflation. Excess water or air may be removed by simultaneously depressing the suction button. 4. Suctioning may be performed when the biopsy forceps are in place in the channel and the biopsy inlet cap mounted. The cap seals around the forceps for this purpose. 5. Tip deflection is described in Section 2.5. If tip deflection ceases to function properly, stop examination immediately. Release brakes. Return the knobs to their neutral position. Align the U and the L with the control buttons and carefully withdraw the instrument while observing through it. 6. Before withdrawing the endoscope, be sure that the brakes are in the FREE position. 4.0 USE OF ACCESSORIES 4.1 BIOPSY FORCEPS NOTE: Use only Vet-Vu recommended biopsy forceps. Non-compliance will void the warranty. To use biopsy forceps, grip forceps with 2 3 cm protruding away from fingers. Lubricate with water to ease passage. Insert distal end into biopsy inlet (the biopsy inlet cap provides a rubber seal). Pass forceps through channel. Advance using short strokes to avoid kinking. 8

NOTE: Easiest passage is obtained when the endoscope tip is not articulated. To operate forceps, insert thumb into forceps handle and hold grip between index and middle fingers. When grip is pushed forward, cups open; when grip is pulled back, cups close. Be sure that the cups are closed before inserting the biopsy forceps into the biopsy inlet and before withdrawing the forceps from the endoscope. If resistance in encountered in passing a forceps or brush through the channel, do not attempt to force them. Aspirate 100 200 cc s of water through the channel. Clean the biopsy channel with a cleaning brush, and then attempt to insert the forceps again. If resistance to passage continues, contact Vet-Vu for service instructions. 4.2 CHANGING THE BIOPSY INLET CAP Replace biopsy inlet cap when ability to suction with biopsy forceps in place is reduced or when water or air is observed to leak from the biopsy inlet. 5.0 35MM AND VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY The V8F145 endoscope is suitable for both 35mm and video photography. Camera or video adapters are necessary to attach eyepiece of scope to lens of camera. Contact Vet-Vu customer service for information on available adapters and equipment. 6.0 CLEANING PROCEDURES Scrupulous cleaning of the endoscope and its accessories after use greatly contributes to the good working condition of the instrument and to the effectiveness of disinfecting and / or sterilization practices. Several general precautions must be observed. The endoscope must be cleaned immediately after every use. If material is allowed to dry within the instrument, partial or total obstruction of the channels may occur. Do not steam autoclave the endoscope or any of its accessories. 9

6.1 CHECKING FOR WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY BEFORE IMMERSING THE ENDOSCOPE, CHECK FOR WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY. Connect the leakage tester to the ETO vent. Remove the biopsy inlet cap. Insufflate leakage tester until gauge reads 160mm HG or until pressure valve sounds. Discontinue insufflation. Wait 10 seconds. If pressure gauge does not drop more than 6mm HG, instrument is watertight and may be immersed. Depress red lever on bottom of leak tester to relieve pressure inside the instrument. If pressure in the gauge does drop, do not immerse the instrument. Contact Vet-Vu customer service representative for instructions. 6.2 CLEANING THE ENDOSCOPE Supplies needed: Large Basin Channel Cleaning Tube Mild Soap Solution* 30cc Syringe Tap Water Cotton-tipped Applicators 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Silicone Lubricant Gauze Pads Protective Gloves Cleaning Brush *Any non-abrasive protein breaking soap solution may be used. DO NOT STEAM AUTOCLAVE THE ENDOSCOPE OR ANY OF ITS ACCESSORIES. 1. Detach eyecup if used. Saturate a gauze pad with mild soap solution. Gently wipe scope handle, shaft, lightguide, eyecup, and tubing with pad. AVOID pulling and stripping motions that may damage the shaft and lightguide sheathing. Rinse shaft thoroughly with clean water. 2. Alternately feed clean water and air several times into the secondary lens irrigation inlet using the irrigation tube and syringe. Use clean water only or the channel may become clogged. 3. Connect endoscope to suction pump (See Section 2.2). Aspirate approximately 100 cc s of soap solution through the suction channel. 4. Remove biopsy inlet cap, suction button, and air / water button by pulling straight up. Place in cleaning solution. NOTE: ONLY IMMERSE AFTER WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY OF THE INSTRUMENTHAS BEEN TESTED AND CONFIRMED (REFER TO SECTION 6.1). 10

5. Brush entire suction biopsy channel several times. Always insert wire end of brush first and gently pull through. (See Figures 6 & 7). a. Pass brush through biopsy channel inlet until it emerges at distal end of shaft. b. Pass brush through biopsy channel beginning at distal end of shaft until it passes through handle and appears in suction valve housing. c. Again, pass brush through biopsy channel beginning at distal end of shaft until it emerges from distal end of shaft. d. Pass brush through suction valve housing into umbilical and continue until it emerges from the suction connection of umbilical. 6. Attach channel-cleaning tube to biopsy inlet. Dip free end of channel cleaning tube and shaft into cleaning solution. Aspirate 100 200 cc of solution by covering suction control housing. Repeat with clear water to rinse. 7. Turn off suction device and remove suction line and channel cleaning tube. 8. Immerse entire instrument in cleaning solution. Gently scrub all external surfaces. 9. Gently clean distal tip of instrument to remove any matter. It may be necessary to clean the air water nozzle with a soft bristled brush to remove any matter lodged in the port. Do not attempt to remove matter from the sprayer with a needle or other sharp object. Damage to the objective end components may occur. 10. Remove the instrument; place in clean water and rinse. 11. Using the cleaning brush, gently wash and rinse all valves. 12. Reconnect suction tube to orange section tube connector on umbilical. While holding control section out of the water, turn on the suction device. Aspirate water for approximately 10 seconds. 13. Remove entire instrument from the water. Continue to aspirate air for approximately 30 seconds to dry channel. Turn off suction device and disconnect the line. 14. Dry all external surfaces of the instrument. 11

15. Flush all channels with 70% isopropyl alcohol. 16. Empty water bottle and reconnect air / water lines. Replace air / water valve in handle. With air pump turned on, cover valve to dry airline. Depress air / water valve until all moisture is removed from water line. 17. Turn off light source and disconnect instrument. 18. Carefully clean distal lens and eyepiece using a cotton tip applicator dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol. Always wipe away from the air / water nozzle. 19. Dry the suction valve and forceps inlet valve and reattach to instrument. A light coating of silicone lubricant may be applied on valve stem to help maintain smooth operation. 6.3 CLEANING THE ACCESSORIES 1. Thoroughly clean biopsy forceps and brushes in cleaning solution with a soft bristled brush. Take particular care to remove all debris such as blood, stool, or mucous from biopsy cups and needle. 2. Rinse thoroughly in clean water. Dry completely. Compressed air may be used. 3. Forceps may be lubricated with mineral oil. Open and close forceps several times after lubricating. 4. Accessories may be disinfected or ETO gas sterilized. 6.4 ALTERNATE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR FIELD USE NOTE: This procedure is provided as an alternative when suction is unavailable and field conditions do not permit cleaning the endoscope in the manner described above. The following procedure is only a TEMPORARY cleaning measure; the instrument should be thoroughly cleaned as described above as soon as it is returned to the office or hospital. Rinse off insertion tube thoroughly with clear water. Be particularly careful to remove debris from distal tip. Remove forceps inlet valve and replace with cleaning tube. Connect a large syringe to irrigation tube. Flush channel with at least 100 cc of water. Pass channel-cleaning brush along entire length of channel. Flush channel again with another 100 cc of water. Inject 30 cc of clear water through secondary lens inlet. Follow with air. 12

7.0 DISINFECTING Thorough mechanical cleaning and drying of the endoscope and accessories are prerequisites to disinfecting. Only those disinfecting solutions recommended by Vet-Vu for use on endoscopes may be used. Exposures to the disinfectant should be limited to 10 20 minutes maximum. Please read section 7.1. 7.1 RECOMMENDED COLD DISINFECTING SOLUTIONS FOR VET-VU ENDOSCOPES. Glutaraldehyde Iodophor Other Banicide Wescodyne Control III Metricide Cidex (NOT CIDEX 7 OF CIDEX PLUS) Wavicide-01 Zorbicide NOTES: For the most current list of disinfecting solutions, contact Vet-Vu customer service. These materials are considered safe to use on all Vet- Vu endoscopes, if used according to manufacturer s instructions for disinfecting. These solutions are very aggressive, and failure to follow the disinfecting cycles precisely, including complete cleaning and rinsing, may result in lens pitting, adhesive degradation or other complications over time. Vet-Vu is not responsible for damage when solutions other than the above are used. Vet-Vu makes no claims regarding the effectiveness of cold disinfecting solutions. Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for DISINFECTING only. DO NOT USE concentrates, heat, and / or extended cycles; any one of these may damage the fiberscope material. Efficacy of disinfectants may vary. Consult the manufacturer for information regarding the specific properties of a given product. 7.2 DISINFECTING THE ENDOSCOPE The following supplies are needed: All Channel Irrigator Disinfecting Solution Clean Tap Water Channel Cleaning Tube Basin Syringe Protective Gloves Water Bottle Remove control buttons by pulling straight up, and caps, and place in disinfectant. Connect the all channel irrigator as follows (Figure 9). 13

Situate valve adapter on one leg of the irrigator into suction valve housing. Situate valve adapter on second leg of irrigator into air-water valve housing. (Note: both legs of the allchannel irrigator are identical.) 1. Immerse entire scope in disinfectant. 2. Fill a 30 cc syringe with disinfectant and connect to luer-lock fitting on all channel irrigator. Depress plunger until all disinfectant has expelled from syringe. Repeat procedure until no bubbles come from any of scope channels. 3. Disconnect the all channel irrigator and allow the instrument to remain in disinfecting solution for the recommended period of time. 4. Remove instrument from disinfectant and place in clean water. 5. Reattach all channel irrigator. 6. Reattach the all-channel irrigators. 7. Repeat Step 4, using clean water in place of disinfectant. 8. Remove instrument from water. Fill syringe with air and purge all water from instrument. 9. Rinse outside of endoscope under running water. Remove all channel irrigator while rinsing. 10. Rinse all valves and caps thoroughly. Dry and lubricate with silicone lubricant. 11. Replace air / water button. Connect fiberscope to empty water bottle and turn on air supply. By alternately covering and depressing the air / water button, thoroughly dry the air / water lines. 12. Replace suction button and biopsy inlet cap. Connect endoscope to suction pump and aspirate to completely dry the channel. 13. Rinse all channels with 70% isopropyl alcohol and air dry. 14. Dry outside surfaces of instrument. Use a cottontipped applicator, dry the distal tip, eyepiece and valve housings. 14

8.0 ETO STERILIZATION (ETHYLENE OXIDE STERILIZATION ONLY) Thorough mechanical cleaning and drying of the endoscopes and accessories are also prerequisites to sterilization. Both may be gas sterilized following the sterilizing equipment manufacturer s procedures. 1. THOROUGHLY CLEAN INSTRUMENT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. 2. DRY INSTRUMENT AND CHANNEL. 3. ATTACH ETO VENT CAP TO INSTRUMENT. 4. DO NOT EXCEED 130 F (54 C) OR 10 PSI WHEN STERILIZING INSTRUMENT. 5. REMOVE BIOPSY INLET CAP, SUCTION BUTTON, AND AIR / WATER BUTTON PRIOR TO STERILIZING. STERILIZE THSE COMPONENTS ALONG WITH YOUR ENDOSCOPE. 6. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE THESE INSTRUMENT OR ACCESSORIES. 7. EACH INSTITUTION MUST ESTABLISH THE EFFICACY OF ITS STERILIZATION AND AERATION PROCEDURES. 9.0 Storage The endoscope can be stored on a flat, protected surface in a clean, dry area such as a cabinet, or hung on a wall mounted unit. Never store the endoscope or its accessories in the carrying case. 10.0 PARTS LIST 10.1 COMPONENTS Part No. COMPONENTS Part No. V8F145 Veterinary Endoscope 4120623 1185U illuminator 004010 Biopsy inlet cap 412604 Plastic Syringe 30cc 98300 Channel Cleaning Brushes 4023126 Carrying Case 412627 Molded Eyecup 405606 Channel Irrigator 413514 Channel Cleaning Tube 412605 Leakage Tester 412492 Water Bottle Umbilical 412603 Water Bottle Assembly 409229 10.2 REPLACEMENT PARTS Part No. EJA Lamps for 1185U (2) 404903AB Vet-Vu Lightguide Adapter 412458 10.3 ACCESSORIES Refer to current price list. 11.0 REPAIRS, SERVICE 15

For information on currently available accessories or specified replacement parts for the endoscope and other products or service of this instrument, contact Vet-Vu customer service. Do not attempt any self-repair of this instrument. For any abnormalities in appearance or function, contact your Vet-Vu customer service department. The warranty on this endoscope does not apply if the endoscope has been misused in any way, or has been altered or repaired by other than an authorized Vet-Vu Service Center. Complete warranty information is defined on page 17 of this manual and is contained on the warranty card packed with this endoscope. Quality assurance standards for the endoscope industry allow for three broken image fibers in a new instrument. AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS VET-VU / SWISS PRECISION PRODUCTS, INC. ONE WATER STREET SPENCER, MA 01562 TEL: 508-885-6534 FAX: 508-885-7659 For international service, contact one of the following: 9658030 INSPECTION OPTICS WALTER EICKEMEYER Garston Bridge Eltaster 8 Garsdale, Frome Tuttlingen Somerset, BA11 1RU GERMANY 78532 Tel / Fax: 011 441 373 466 147 Tel: 011 49 74 61 Fax: 011 49 74 61 9658090 OPTOMED JORGEN KRUUSE A/S 3 Avenue Du Canada Parc Tech DK 5290 Marslev Bat Alpha Les Ulis Cedex DENMARK FRANCE 91974 Tel: 011 45 65 95 1513 Tel: 011 331 69 29 0198 Fax: 011 45 65 95 1559 Fax: 011 331 69 29 9952 16

12.0 SPECIFICATIONS Size 95 Working Length 145cm Shaft Diameter 8.0mm Distal End Diameter 8.0mm Biopsy Channel 2.5mm End Tip Deflection Field of View Up 180 Depth of Field 3-100mm Down 120 Eyepiece Magnification 35X Right/Left 100 Insufflation Automatic Air Irrigation/Lens Cleaning Automatic or Manual Immersible Yes Photo Capability Automatic or Manual Warranty One Year *Because we continually upgrade out products, specifications are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may be slightly different than actual. symptom possible cause solution Image not clear --Eyepiece not adjusted to user s eyesight Turn focus adjusting ring until fiber pattern is in sharp focus. --Distal objective obscured Rinse lens by injecting water through lens irrigation inlet. --Lenses dirty Remove scope, clean distal objective and eyepiece with cotton swab and alcohol. --Water damage to lens Return to Eickemeyer for evaluation/repair. Inadequate Suction --Suction valve blocked Remove valve, clean valve and housing with cotton swabs, alcohol, lubricate O rings with petroleum jelly and replace. --Rubber valve at forceps inlet is worn Replace forceps inlet valve. 17

--Suction channel blocked Return to Eickemeyer for evaluation/repair. --Suction pump not on or tubing disconnected Verify good connections between suction pump and scope. Turn pump on. No Insufflation --Air pump not turned on Turn pump on; test scope for air flow --Air tubing not connected Connect green air tubing to air outlet on illuminator/air pump. --Air nozzle blocked Soak tip of scope in warm soapy water for 2-3 min. Gently inject warm water through green line while covering air valve opening. --Water bottle cap not tightly secured Tighten cap. Cannot irrigate --Water bottle empty Fill water bottle. --Water nozzle blocked Soak tip of scope in warm soapy water for 2-3 min. Gently inject warm water through green line while covering air valve opening. --Water bottle cap not secured tightly Tighten cap. Suction button sticks --Dirty valve stem Remove valve, clean valve and housing with cotton swab and alcohol. Lubricate O rings with petroleum jelly. Replace. Forceps inlet valve --Rubber valve at forceps inlet is worn Replace forceps inlet valve. 18

spitting or leaking Insufficient articulation --Loose articulation knob Return to Eickemeyer for evaluation/repair. --Degree of articulation less than specified Return to Eickemeyer for evaluation/repair. Inadequate illumination --Illuminator not turned on. Turn illuminator on. Adjust light intensity. --Damage to light transmitting fibers Return to Eickemeyer for evaluation/repair. Illuminator not working --Not plugged into electrical outlet Plug into grounded outlet --Lamp is burned out Replace lamp according to instructions. --Fuse is burned out Replace fuse according to instructions. Eickemeyer s Service Center is available during normal business hours (Eastern Time) to offer assistance should the need arise. Call 508-885- 6534. 14.0 WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, Eickemeyer will repair or replace this product, at its option, for shipping charges only, if defective in workmanship or material. Return it properly packaged to Eickemeyer. An Extended warranty is available. The extended warranty (up to 12montHs @ $250.00) must be purchased within 30 days of purchase date. Contact Eickemeyer customer service for details. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IF THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN MISUSED IN ANY WAY OR HAS BEEN ALTERED OR REPAIRED BY OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED EICKEMEYER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO ONE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY OBLIGATIONS FOR EICKEMEYER NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE. EICKEMEYER SHALL UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM ANY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, USE OR HANDLING OF THE PRODUCT. 19