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Apparatus for cleaning medical instruments

US9987098B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2016
Grant dateJun 5, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B34/30
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A rack for holding and washing surgical instruments in a washer/disinfector includes a frame assembly having tubular sections, a rotary spray arm mounted to the frame assembly, a fluid inlet positioned on the frame assembly to connect the frame assembly to the washer/disinfector, a first fluid path defined from the fluid inlet to the spray nozzles through one or more of the tubular sections to direct fluid from the washer/disinfector to the spray nozzles, a second fluid path defined from the fluid inlet to connectors through the tubular section, a filter for fluids from the fluid inlet, and a securing system to secure the surgical instruments.

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