Method for cleaning a lumen

Details Method for cleaning a lumen Method for cleaning a lumen

2005-07-13

2008-12-02

Barr, Michael (Department: 1792)

Cleaning and liquid contact with solids

Processes

Using solid work treating agents

C134S008000, C134S036000, C134S037000, C422S027000, C451S039000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07459028

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for removing soil from an inner surface of a lumen wall of a medical instrument are disclosed. A carrier gas entrains particles capable of sublimation at room temperature and transports the particles into and through the lumen. As the particles collide with the soil attached to the inner surface of the lumen wall, and as the particles sublime, the soil is removed from the inner surface of the lumen wall and transported out an exit of the lumen.

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