Reusable endoscopic device and related systems and methods
US7115091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0456
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Reusable instruments, such as reusable medical instruments, and related systems and methods, are disclosed. In some embodiments, the reusable instrument can be an endoscope, which can be cleaned by sterilization. In certain embodiments, a method of sterilizing includes sterilizing the endoscope or portion thereof in a sterilization chamber while maintaining a pressure differential between the interior and exterior of the endoscope.
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