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Troubleshooting common rigid
endoscope problems |
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Common problem in rigid
endoscopes and their causes
Rigid endoscopes look durable and sturdy, but they
require appropriate care and handling to protect their
delicate components.
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Blurred or foggy image |
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Cause: |
A broken or damage seal results in
moisture trapped inside the scope. |
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Moisture can also occur when a non-autoclavable
rigid endoscope is placed in an autoclave. |
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A damaged objective rod lens |
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Problem: |
Bent outer tube |
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Cause: |
A bent outer tube is the result of
improper handling such as dropping or bending the rigid
endoscope. A bent outer tube also damages the inner
tubing and other internal components. |
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Problem: |
No image or black screen |
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Cause: |
Broken rod lens
or objective lens assembly can result in a lack of image or black screen when the rigid
endoscope is in use. |
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Problem: |
A clear picture with black lines |
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Cause: |
Black lines, in an otherwise clear
picture, indicate that the objective lens has been
scratched or damaged during a procedure.
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These problems call for technical service and repair
All of the above problems require service by a highly trained
and qualified ISI technician. To send your endoscope to ISI for
repair, print and complete the
ISI repair
form, include it with the scope, and ship to the address
on the ISI form. If you have questions on how prepare and
package the scope, call ISI at 1-800-537-1945 for
assistance.Top |
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