Systems and methods for cleaning endoscopic instruments
US11903777B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for controlling fluid delivery to a medical instrument comprises releasing, from a reservoir of a known size and having fluid at a volume and a first fluid pressure, a released fluid volume of the fluid to the medical instrument. The method also comprises measuring a vented fluid volume and determining a discharged fluid volume through the medical instrument based on the released fluid volume and the vented fluid volume.
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