Possible problem
Insufflation not possible
or insufficient.
Continuous insufflation
without operating
insufflation/rinsing valve.
6.3. Suction
Possible problem
Diminished or no
suction.
Continuous suction.
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Possible cause
CO₂ regulator is not
connected, switched on
or otherwise not working
correctly.
Insufflation/rinsing fluid
management tubing set
not properly connected.
Sterile water source setup
suboptimal.
CO₂ – source is empty
or remaining pressure
too weak.
Suction is activated.
aScope Gastro is
defective.
Insufflation/rinsing valve
opening is blocked.
Possible cause
Vacuum source/suction
pump is not connected
or not switched ON.
Suction container is full
or not connected.
Suction valve is blocked.
Biopsy valve is not
properly connected.
Biopsy valve cap is open.
Vacuum source/suction
pump too weak.
Vacuum source/suction
pump is defective.
Working channel is
blocked.
aScope Gastro is
defective.
Suction valve remains
depressed.
Recommended action
Connect or switch on
compatible regulator.
Adjust regulator settings.
Refer to the CO₂ regulator IFU.
Connect the insufflation/rinsing
fluid management tubing set to
the aScope Gastro.
Confirm that water source is
installed according to its IFU.
Connect a new CO₂ – source.
Deactivate suction.
Withdraw the aScope Gastro
and connect a new endoscope.
Withdraw the aScope Gastro
and connect a new endoscope.
Recommended action
Connect the vacuum source/
suction pump and power ON.
Change the suction
container if it is full.
Connect a suction container.
Remove the valve and rinse
with sterile water using a
syringe and reuse the valve.
Or replace the part with the
spare suction valve.
Attach valve correctly.
Close cap.
Increase vacuum pressure.
Replace with a new vacuum
source/suction pump.
Flush sterile water
with a syringe through
the working channel.
Withdraw the aScope Gastro
and connect a new endoscope.
Gently pull the suction valve
up to the off position.