Medivators CER Series
Medivators · Model CER Series
• Compact, cost-effective endoscope reprocessing featuring simple, push-button operation • Fast cycle time for quick endoscope turnaround • Individual endoscope channel connections ensure disinfectant and rinse water contact with all channels • Pre-programmed cycles for reprocessing cycle repeatability and consistency • CER-1 model disinfects one endoscope per cycle • CER-2 model disinfects up to two endoscopes per cycle • Gasket lid and sealed reservoir contain disinfectant vapors • Alcohol flush and air drying of endoscopes • Audible and visual alarms for reprocessing cycle deficiency • Assures patient and operator safety • Self-disinfects internal fluid lines during every cycle • Bacteria retentive two-stage water filtration system • Compatible with all current models of endoscopes, including those with elevator wire channels • For use with most FDA-cleared reusable high-level disinfectants • Vapor management system, disinfectant transfer pump, neutralization system and mobile cart optional
Key tips
- ·A failed leak test means the scope does not get reprocessed or used - send it for repair, full stop.
- ·A shortened reprocessing cycle is a real infection-control failure, not a minor deviation - follow AAMI ST91 exactly.
- ·Track light-source lamp-hours against the manufacturer's limit rather than running to failure.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Chemical dosing pump fault
HighSymptoms: Under/over-dosed disinfectant; cycle fails self-test.
Root cause: Worn peristaltic pump or clogged dosing line.
Channel connector / leak test fault
HighSymptoms: Cycle aborts on leak or connectivity test.
Root cause: Worn connector fitting or a blocked scope channel.
Water filtration / UV fault
MediumSymptoms: Failed rinse-water quality alarm.
Root cause: Saturated filter or UV lamp failure.
Door seal / interlock fault
LowSymptoms: Won't start cycle, door won't seal.
Root cause: Worn door gasket or interlock switch.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Water filter cartridge (bacterial/particulate)
Consumable; replace per cycle count.
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Easy
UV lamp (where equipped)
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Door gasket / seal
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $R&R Fairly easy
Chemical dosing pump
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water filter cartridge (bacterial/particulate) Consumable; replace per cycle count. | Frequent wear item | $$ | Easy |
| UV lamp (where equipped) | Frequent wear item | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Door gasket / seal | Periodic replacement | $ | Fairly easy |
| Chemical dosing pump | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Leak testing before each reprocessing cycle
- ·Scope reprocessing per AAMI ST91
- ·Light source lamp-hour tracking
- ·Annual full PM
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Chemical dosing pump fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically under/over-dosed disinfectant; cycle fails self-test - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: worn peristaltic pump or clogged dosing line.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the chemical dosing pump per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Channel connector / leak test fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically cycle aborts on leak or connectivity test - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: worn connector fitting or a blocked scope channel.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the water filter cartridge (bacterial/particulate) per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Endoscopy suite / GI lab
- Operating Room
- Bronchoscopy suite
Documents & Manuals
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
Medivators is recalling Endo SmartCap Tubing due to a manufacturing anomaly that may present during procedures as inadequate insufflation, presence of air bubbles inside the endo smartcap tubing, insufficient water to rinse the endoscope lens, or water leaking from the air/water valve.
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