Device for wetting a medical equipment component
US9101699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention concerns a device (1) for wetting a medical equipment component (20) with a liquid medium (M), having a dispenser (10) for applying the liquid medium (M) to a section (200) of the component (20) that is to be wetted. A device of this type is characterized by a suction device (12) for drawing off at least a portion of the liquid medium (M) from the section (200) of the component (20) that is to be wetted. The invention furthermore concerns a method for wetting a component. In this manner, a device and a method for wetting a component with a liquid medium is created, with which a wetting procedure can be executed in an at least partially automated manner, at least partially reducing the risk thereby of blockage at the opening of the component as a result of too much liquid being applied.
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