Objective

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To investigate the sterilization of OLYMPUS flexible endoscopes with a low temperature steam formaldehyde sterilizer of a national brand model FS-130 and to verify its compatibility.

Methods

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Eight flexible endoscopes sterilized in our hospital central sterile supply department from June 2020 to December 2022

with a total of 1836 batches sterilization data

were selected as a study group test and evaluated for sterilization effectiveness

compatibility and appearance.

Results

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The eight flexible endoscopes used in the test

after the low temperature steam formaldehyde sterilization test

material compatibility is good

there is no aging of the rubber

adhesive peeling and other problems

all physical

chemical and biological monitoring during the test were qualified

there is no blurred imaging

insensitive operation and other abnormal performance conditions.

Conclusion

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OLYMPUS flexible fiber optic endoscopes and electronic endoscopes can be sterilized by a national brand model FS-130 low temperature steam formaldehyde sterilizer

and the sterilization effectiveness as well as the compatibility and functionality of the flexible endoscopes themselves can be guaranteed.