Apparatuses and methods for determining if an endoscope is contaminated
US11937778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/702
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses and method for determining if an endoscope is contaminated may include a sheath device to cover both the inside and outside of the endoscope. The sheath device may include a flexible tubular external sheath that extends over the endoscope to form an external protective barrier, a tubular internal sheath that extends within a lumen of the endoscope that forms an internal protective barrier, and a cap sealed to both the external sheath and the internal sheath, and a proximal sealing collar that is configured to allow the space between the endoscope and the external and/or inner sheaths to be pressurized to detect leaks indicating contamination.
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