00731436 Rev.D
This device is not made with natural rubber latex.
INTENDED USE:
The Endo-Boot™ is used as a protective cover for the tip of the endoscope or other surgical instruments (i.e. rigid laparoscope,
laparoscopic instruments) during storage and transport. The Endo-Boot™ will aid in protecting the lens and other delicate components
from damage.
Part Description Part No. Endo-Boot TM
Endoscope Outer Diameter
Endo-Boot™ - endoscope tip protector – small
00711621 25 x 4.5 mm 3.0 – 8.8 mm
Endo-Boot™ - endoscope tip protector – large 00711622 25 x 9.0 mm 8.8 – 15 mm
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:
This device is to be used to protect endoscopes and medical/surgical instruments and is not to be used on a patient or as an
endoscope cleaning sponge.
Should the non-sterile Endo-Boot™ endoscope tip protector be placed on a sterilized endoscope or sterilized
medical/surgical instrument, the endoscope or medical/surgical instrument would be considered non-sterile.
Do not attempt to reuse, reprocess, refurbish, remanufacture or resterilize this device. STERIS Endoscopy did not design this
device nor is it intended to be reused, reprocessed, refurbished, remanufactured, or resterilized. Performing such activities on
this disposable medical device presents a safety risk to patients (i.e. compromised device integrity, cross-contamination,
infection).
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
When used with a disinfected or sterilized endoscope or a disinfected or sterilized medical/surgical instrument:
(See above warning with use on a sterile endoscope or instrument)
1. Slip the Endo-Boot™ endoscope tip protector onto the distal end of the endoscope or medical/surgical instrument after the
endoscope or medical/surgical instrument has been properly cleaned, disinfected/sterilized, and completely dried.
2. The Endo-Boot™ protector should be placed onto the distal end of the endoscope. The placement should ensure the distal tip
of the endoscope is left uncovered (see picture below).
3. Transport and store the endoscope or medical/surgical instrument.
4. Remove the Endo-Boot™ endoscope tip protector prior to use of the endoscope or medical/surgical instrument on a patient.
When used with a dirty endoscope or medical/surgical instrument:
1. Slip the Endo-Boot™ endoscope tip protector onto the distal end of the dirty endoscope or medical/surgical instrument for
transportation to the cleaning area.
2. Remove the Endo-Boot™ endoscope tip protector prior to cleaning, soaking, disinfecting, and/or sterilizing the endoscope or
medical/surgical instrument to ensure that all surfaces of the endoscope or medical/surgical instrument are exposed during the
selected process.
3. Dispose of device as per institutional guidelines.
4. Never reuse the dirty Endo-Boot™ endoscope tip protector.