Endoscope, method for cleaning an endoscope, and cleaning device for cleaning an endoscope

Integrating photocatalytic titanium dioxide into endoscope channels and using UV treatment effectively addresses the issue of microbiological contamination by breaking down residues and microorganisms, ensuring thorough cleaning and preventing cross-contamination.

DE102017102871B4Active Publication Date: 2026-07-02HOYA CORPORATION
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Application Number
DE102017102871
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
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Filing Date
2017-02-14
Publication Date
2026-07-02
Estimated Expiration
2037-02-14

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Abstract

Method for cleaning an endoscope with at least one channel (11, 31, 32) that may become contaminated during use, wherein the channel wall of the at least one channel (11, 31, 32) is formed from a material with photocatalytic properties, comprising the following steps: - connecting the endoscope to a reprocessing device (40), - performing a photocatalytic treatment at least in the at least one channel (11, 31, 32) for the purpose of decomposing organic residues on the channel surface, and - rinsing the endoscope, wherein the photocatalytic treatment is performed by passing a UV probe (80) at least through the at least one channel (11, 31, 32) by means of a propulsion device integrated in the UV probe (80) and actuated via a cable (81).
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