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    1. Product label: Metricide (14 Day)
    2. MSDS Metricide 28 Day
    1. Label insert: directions for use.
    2. 510(k) Summary (K080420)
    3. Technical Data Monograph
    4. MSDS
    5. Resert XL HLD High Level Disinfectant (2.0% hydrogen peroxide; no indication for device sterilization; 8 min at 20ºC; 21 days maximum reuse) 
    1. Advantage (disinfector):  Safety, efficacy and microbiological considerations
    2. Advantage Plus (washer-disinfector):  510(k) letter
    3. Advantage Plus:  Brochure

    Summary and Overview

    Metricide OPA Plus: Claims, MSDS, Technical Bulletin.

    1. EVIS EXERA II Colonovideoscope 180 Series Reprocessing Manual.
    2. Reprocessing CHECKLIST for GI endoscopes (good tool).
    3. Delayed (prolonged) immersion of Olympus GI endoscopes.
    4. Reprocessing Olympus flexible endoscopes.

     

    1. Reprocessing instructions for returning an endoscope for repair, service.
    2. Chemical agents and reprocessing systems compatible with Pentax endoscopes
    1. 'Instructions for Use' of several different Kendall Healthcare products

    Operation and Maintenance Manual

    Instruction Manual

    Operator and Service Manual.

    Operator Manual, Cleaning Instructions

    Operator's Manual, Care and Maintenance

    The STERRAD CycleSure BIological Indicator - a quick reference guide.

    The GlideScope

    Operator's manual

    Label:  The importance of aspetic technique during the administration of Diprivan.

    EFP250 Endo-Flush Endoscope Flushing Pump Instruction Manual

    Reprocessing instructions.

    1. Will the FDA re-clear the STERIS System 1E in 2010 with a "sterile" water claim, BI?
    2. Dr. Muscarella's conclusions that the rinse water of (and therefore the instruments process by) the STERIS System 1 or 1E are not sterile.
    3. It's the rinse water and the device's water filters. USA Today  01-22-03.

    4. 510(k) Summary of the STERIS System 1E.
    5. April 5, 2010 -  FDA clears the STERIS System 1E.
    6. April 6, 2010 -  FDA: the STERIS System 1E's "final processed devices are not sterile." And, the STERIS System 1E "should NOT be used on devices that must be sterile."
    7. April 9, 2010 -  FDA: the STERIS System 1E does not sterilize, because its "rinse water is not sterile."

    8. STERIS System 1E Technical Data Sheet.
    9. FDA:  Liquid chemical sterilization:  "Biological Indicators are not appropriate (or required) for monitoring liquid chemical sterilization process."
    1. Product information for Aldahol.
    2. Compatibility of Aldalhol with some types of endoscopes.
    3. Use of Aldahol with the Olympus OER-Pro.
    4. Product information for the Olympus OER-Pro.
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