Scrubbing element with welded wire leader

Details Scrubbing element with welded wire leader Scrubbing element with welded wire leader

2006-04-28

2011-11-29

Markoff, Alexander (Department: 1711)

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Implements

C134S006000, C134S022110, C134S008000, C015S104050, C015S104160, C015S164000

Reexamination Certificate

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08065772

ABSTRACT:
A cleaning element for lumen of surgical instruments includes a brush and a flexible metal leader. The brush has a first end, a second end, and a metal core, the metal core defining a longitudinal axis extending throughout the brush. The flexible metal leader has a first end and a second end, the second end of the flexible metal leader being welded to the first end of the metal core of the brush. The flexible metal leader is adapted to be fed through the lumen of the surgical instruments and pulled by the first end thereof through the lumen, with the brush also being adapted to be pulled through the lumen due to its being welded to the second end of the flexible metal leader.

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