Reusable endoscopic device and related systems and methods

Details Reusable endoscopic device and related systems and methods Reusable endoscopic device and related systems and methods

2006-10-03

2006-10-03

Leubecker, John (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

Sterilizable

C422S025000, C422S108000, C422S112000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07115091

ABSTRACT:
Reusable instruments, such as reusable medical instruments, and related systems and methods, are disclosed. In some embodiments, the reusable instrument can be an endoscope, which can be cleaned by sterilization. In certain embodiments, a method of sterilizing includes sterilizing the endoscope or portion thereof in a sterilization chamber while maintaining a pressure differential between the interior and exterior of the endoscope.

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