Automated endoscope reprocessor connection integrity testing
US6986736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/123
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method detects proper connection of fixtures to one or more channels in an endoscope during a cleaning or disinfection procedure. The endoscope has a first opening into one of its channels. The method includes the steps of placing the endoscope at the first opening in a liquid while leaving a gas within the channel, drawing a vacuum on the gas through a second opening into the channel and thereby drawing some of the liquid into the channel, and detecting for air leaking into the channel.
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