Pressure-equalizing cap

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1998-03-27

1999-02-09

Hirsch, Paul J.

Surgery

Endoscope

Sterilizable

600121, A61B 100

Patent

active

058686673

ABSTRACT:
A device for use with an endoscope is provided. The device allows the equalization of the pressure between an internal space of the endoscope and an environment outside the endoscope. The device includes a housing defining an opening, a gas-transmissive removal zone in the opening and at least one hydrophobic breathable membrane between the gas-transmissive removal zone and the environment. The housing of the device is adapted to receive a port that is connected to an internal space of the endoscope. The gas-transmissive removal zone includes a desiccant material and a material which removes an antimicrobial agent.

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