Automated endoscope reprocessor connection integrity testing

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2006-01-17

2006-01-17

Flanagan, Beverly M. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

C073S040000, C073S001580

Reexamination Certificate

active

06986736

ABSTRACT:
A method detects proper connection of fixtures to one or more channels in an endoscope during a cleaning or disinfection procedure. The endoscope has a first opening into one of its channels. The method includes the steps of placing the endoscope at the first opening in a liquid while leaving a gas within the channel, drawing a vacuum on the gas through a second opening into the channel and thereby drawing some of the liquid into the channel, and detecting for air leaking into the channel.

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