Method and apparatus for cleaning channels of an endoscope

Details Method and apparatus for cleaning channels of an endoscope Method and apparatus for cleaning channels of an endoscope

1996-08-23

1998-08-18

Pyon, Harold Y.

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Processes

Hollow work, internal surface treatment

134 21, 134 2218, 134 24, 134 34, 422 33, B08B 304, B08B 900

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057954046

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for cleaning the internal channels of a medical endoscope wherein the water bottle is replaced with a cleaning bottle adapted to pass fluids stored in the bottle into both the air and the water channels of the instrument. An end cap having a fluid reservoir is placed over the distal end of the instrument. The air/water pump and the suction pump are then cycled to pass a cleaning solution stored in the replacement bottle through the air and water channels into the end cap. The solution in the end cap is drawn through the suction line and collected in a container for disposal. The procedure is repeated using a rinse solution. The pumps are allowed to run after the rinse solution is exhausted, thus air drying the channels.

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