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Cleaning apparatus for surgical instruments

US10898196B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2015
Grant dateJan 26, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B13/0627
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for cleaning a surgical instrument includes an elongate member having a first end and a second end configured for disposal within a cavity of a surgical instrument. The elongate member defines a longitudinal channel and a plurality of apertures extending transversely through the elongate member. The apertures are in communication with the longitudinal channel. The first end of the elongate member is configured to be coupled to a source of fluid such that fluid passes through the longitudinal channel and out of the elongate member through the plurality of apertures.

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