Method for measuring of particles generated from medical devices or instruments utilized during simulated clinical applications
US7591199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N15/06
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for measuring particles generated from a medical device includes a platform configured for retaining at least one medical device and at least one simulated body lumen tubing. The platform includes: a medical device receptacle dimensioned to retain a medical device; a pretest receptacle dimensioned to retain pretest tubing; and a test receptacle dimensioned to retain test tubing. The apparatus can be used for measuring particles generated from a medical device during a simulated clinical application by the following: introducing the medical device into the test tubing; causing fluid to flow through the pretest tubing, past the medical device, and through the test tubing; and counting the particles in the fluid downstream from the medical device.
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