Automated endoscope reprocessor

A reprocessing and container technology, applied in the direction of endoscopy, chemical instruments and methods, applications, etc., can solve problems such as pressure reduction in the cavity

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-08-03
AMERICAN STERILIZER CO
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However, due to the difference in the diameter of the endoscope insertion tube, too much leakage of liquid around the insertion tube through the opening may cause a decrease in the pressure in the cavity

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[0036] refer to figure 1 An automated endoscope reprocessor 10 is configured to receive a wheeled cart or rack 12 in a washing / disinfecting chamber 14 for rolling reception. The reprocessor volume 14 preferably has an internal volume of about 10-15 liters. The processor is sized to fit an underlying countertop or other work surface. However, higher mounting positions and processors of other sizes are also contemplated.

[0037] The reprocessor 10 described herein will be described with particular reference to the cleaning and sanitizing steps (generally referred to herein as reprocessing), but it is also contemplated that these steps may be optimally combined, either using additional steps, or subtracting one or more steps. steps. In addition, disinfection usually refers to the destruction or inactivation of all harmful microorganisms, but a higher level of antimicrobial treatment can also be considered, such as sterilization (destruction or inactivation of all harmful or h...

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An endoscope head container (16, 16') has a clamshell housing (20) having two mating portions (24, 26) which together define an internal pressurizable chamber (56) for receiving the endoscope head (22). The endoscopeIs connector cord (82) is received through an outlet (80) defined by channels (88, 90), one formed in each of the two housing portions. A gasket assembly in the outlet provides a restricted fluid passage which allows a small portion of fluid to flow through the outlet when the connector cord is positioned therein. The gasket assembly (120) includes a number of resiliently flexible fins (126, 128, 130). Pairs of fins overlap such that slots (144, 146, 148) together define openings (150) of diminishing size. The cord is contacted by one or more of the fins adjacent the respective slot. A reprocessing liquid is pumped into the chamber (56) and leaks slowly through the slots, allowing an above ambient pressure to be maintained in the chamber, while ensuring that all exterior surfaces of the endoscope are contacted with the reprocessing liquid.

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Background technique [0001] The invention relates to the field of cleaning and disinfection or sterilization of devices with narrow lumens. It is particularly related to the cleaning and disinfection of flexible endoscopes, and will be described below in particular in conjunction with endoscopes. It is conceivable, however, that the invention may also be used for the treatment of other devices having lumens. [0002] Liquid purification systems are usually designed to remove or kill microbial bacteria on objects through the use of antimicrobial agents. This can be accomplished in a number of ways, including rinsing with antiseptic fluid, spraying the object with antiseptic fluid, enclosing the object in antiseptic vapor, etc. These systems can kill bacteria relatively well on the outer surface of the object to be decontaminated, but have problems with decontaminating the inner cavity. To be a viable commercial product, disinfection or sterilization equipment must be provide...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61B1/12A61B19/00A61L2/18A61L2/26A61L2/28
CPCA61L2202/17A61L2/18A61L2/24A61B2019/343A61L2202/122A61B1/123A61B19/34A61L2202/24A61L2202/14A61B1/125A61L2/28A61B90/70A61B2090/701A61L2/26
Inventor 埃里克·霍尔斯特德尤金·坎廷米歇尔·特拉吉克里斯蒂安·安杰斯瑟奇·库隆布马克西姆·妮科尔赫伯特·J·凯泽
Owner AMERICAN STERILIZER CO
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