Automated endoscope reprocessor self-disinfection connection
US7879289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoscope reprocessor having a water supply disinfection filter and a method for self-disinfection of the filter employ a pair of connectors to switch from a normal operating mode into a self-disinfection mode in which circulating germicidal fluid within the reprocessor flows through the filter, while the water supply remains connected to the system and isolated from the circulating fluid.
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