Apparatus and method for providing flow to endoscope channels

Details Apparatus and method for providing flow to endoscope channels Apparatus and method for providing flow to endoscope channels

2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Sweet, Thomas J (Department: 3779)

Surgery

Endoscope

Sterilizable

C600S155000, C600S156000, C600S159000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07918788

ABSTRACT:
A method provides flow to multiple channels in an endoscope during an endoscope decontamination procedure. A member is inserted into a chamber in a body of an endoscope through an opening into the chamber, the chamber being intersected by a first lumen and a second lumen. The member separates fluidly the first lumen from the second lumen. Fluid is flowed through a first channel through the member into the first lumen and through a second channel through the member into the second lumen. Additional lumens can be so treated at the same time. Fluids can include detergents and other cleaning fluids, disinfectants and sterilants.

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