Automated endoscope reprocessor connection integrity testing via liquid suction

An endoscope and liquid technology, applied in the field of purification, can solve the problems of endoscope pollution, abnormal work, and confusion

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-22
ETHICON INC
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If any of the connections leak, the process may not work properly, potentially leaving the endoscope contaminated
Typically, such automated systems check for blockages in the pipes, but if one of the connections is not tight, this check can be fooled

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[0015] figure 1 A decontamination device for decontaminating endoscopes and other medical devices including conduits and lumens formed therein is shown; figure 2 The device is shown in block diagram form. The decontamination unit generally comprises a first station 10 and a second station 12, which are at least substantially similar in all respects to provide decontamination of two different medical devices simultaneously or sequentially. The first and second purified water tanks 14a, 14b contain contaminated equipment. Each purified water basin 14a, 14b is preferably optionally sealed in a microbe-repellent manner by a respective cover 16a, 16b to prevent environmental microorganisms from entering the purified water basin 14a, 14b during the purification process. The lid may include a microbe removal or HEPA air filter formed therein to facilitate ventilation.

[0016] Control system 20 includes one or more microc...

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Abstract

A method detects proper connection of fixtures to a channel in an endoscope and proper flow through the channel during a cleaning or disinfection procedure. The endoscope has a first opening into one of its channels to which is connected a fixture and a second opening which is placed into a liquid. Negative pressure at the first opening draws an amount of liquid through the channel which is measured. If the channel is blocked insufficient liquid will flow an be measured. If the fixture is not connected properly air will leak in and insufficient liquid will flow can be measured.

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field of invention [0001] The present invention relates to the field of decontamination including the field of sterilization. It may find particular application in connection with medical devices, especially medical devices such as endoscopes and other devices that have tubing or lumens that must be decontaminated after use. Background of the invention [0002] Endoscopes and similar medical devices having tubes or lumens formed therein are increasingly being used in performing medical procedures. The popularity of these devices has led to a demand for improved decontamination between uses of these devices, both in terms of decontamination speed and decontamination effectiveness. [0003] One conventional method for cleaning and disinfecting or sterilizing such endoscopes is to use an automated endoscope reprocessor that both cleans and then disinfects or sterilizes the endoscope. A typical unit of this type includes a sink with a cover member that is selectively openable ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61L2/26A61B1/12A61B19/00A61L2/00
CPCA61B1/00057A61B1/015A61B1/125A61L2/18A61L2/24G01M3/32A61L2/00
Inventor R·杰克逊H·R·威廉斯
Owner ETHICON INC
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