Text Equivalent - Infection Prevention and Control Guideline for Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Flexible Bronchoscopy

Figure 2 - Components of a Flexible Video Endoscope

This figure represents the various components of a typical flexible endoscope:

1. UP/DOWN Angulation Control Knob
2. RIGHT/LEFT Angulation Control Knob
3. UP/DOWN Angulation Lock
4. RIGHT/LEFT Angulation Lock
5. Air/Water Valve
6. Suction Valve
   • Grip Section
   • Suction Cylinder
   • Air/Water Cylinder
   • Control Section
   • Semi-disposable Biopsy Valve
   • Boot
   • Insertion Tube Limit Mark
   • Working Length
   • Insertion Tube
   • Distal End
   • Universal Cord
7. Remote Switches
8. Instrument Channel Port
9. Bending Section
10. Suction Connector
11. Light Guide Connector Section
12. Air-Supply Connector and Water Supply Connector
13. Electrical Connector
14. S-Cord Connector Mount
    • Auxiliary Water Inlet
    • Water-resistant Cap Venting Connector
    • Product name and Serial Number
    • Electrical Contacts
    • Light Guide
    • Air Pipe

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