Product Disposal - Apollo OverTube Mode D'emploi

12.4. Squeeze the Syringe to transfer air into the Cuff Seal
until adequate insufflation is achieved.
12.5. With the Syringe still depressed, close the Seal Valve.
HOLD
NOTE: The Seal prevents loss of insufflation pressure
while allowing for endoscopic movement.
CAUTION: If the Seal is over-inflated, Endoscope
and accessory movement can be affected. If
required, reduce the Seal force by opening the Seal
Valve and withdrawing a small volume of air back
into the Syringe.
13. Endoscope Removal and Reinsertion
13.1. The OverTube Seal should be deflated prior to
removal and reinsertion of the Endoscope.
NOTE: If using insufflation, de-activating the Seal will
cause the loss of gas / pressure.
13.2. Open the Seal Valve.
13.3. Fully withdraw the Syringe plunger to remove all air
CLOSED
from the Seal.
13.4. Close the Seal Valve.
13.5.
13.6.
OPEN
14. OverTube Removal
14.1.

15. Product Disposal

This product must be treated as a potential biohazard after
use. Dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice
and applicable local, state and federal regulations.
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Slowly remove the Endoscope from the patient.
Re-apply additional lubrication to the Endoscope
sheath and Hub opening as required prior to
reinsertion.
NOTE: This is the same for procedure used for
specimen or foreign body retrieval.
CAUTION: Do not try to remove specimens or
foreign bodies that are larger than the OverTube can
accommodate.
Slowly retract the OverTube and Endoscope out of
the patient.
WARNING: During removal of the OverTube, do not
advance or retract against resistance.