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Rencheng Repair Case: Olympus URF-V ureteroscope air leak and other fault repairs

Release time:

2025-03-12 09:41

Machine Type: Olympus Endoscope

 

Machine Model: Ureteroscope URF-V

 

1. Malfunction Phenomenon:

(1) Severe air leakage below the insertion tube sheath

(2) Deformation of the front end of the insertion tube

(3) Angle malfunction

(4) Air leakage at the distal end

(5) Air leakage from the operating handle

(6) Dark image

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2. Malfunction Analysis and Causes:

(1) Corrosion and breakage of the flexible shaft

(2) Aging, wear, and deformation of the insertion tube

(3) Corrosion and wear of the wire and spiral tube

(4) Aging and wear of the outer sheath

(5) Aging of the light guide

(6) Aging and twisting of the forceps channel

 

3. Malfunction Handling:

 

Overhaul, replacement:
(1) Flexible shaft
(2) Distal end assembly
(3) Insertion tube
(4) Light guide
(5) Forceps channel
(6) Wire
(7) Spiral tube
(8) Outer sheath

 

 

4. Post-repair effect:

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5. Endoscope Maintenance Tips

Endoscopes should be stored properly after use

(1) Cleaning: After use, endoscopes must be thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, dried, and maintained (leakage test, distal end wiped with anhydrous alcohol, body wiped with anhydrous alcohol, oiling buttons, etc.)

(2) Storage: Stored in a dedicated endoscope cabinet (suspended, stable), and UV disinfection is turned on regularly

 

 

 

 

Medical devices; endoscope repair;