JP2006230491A - Endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus capable of preventing the attenuation of radio waves, eliminating the complication and disturbance of moving and surely obtaining information relating to washing and disinfection. <P>SOLUTION: The endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus 1 comprises: an apparatus body 2 provided with a washing and disinfecting tub 20 as a tub part for housing and arranging an endoscope 10; a top cover 3 provided so as to be opened and closed for the apparatus body 2 as a lid part covering the washing and disinfecting tub 20; and a radio ID transmission/reception part 81 as a transmission/reception part disposed on the left side of the upper surface of the apparatus body 2 as a desired part of the apparatus body 2 not covered with the top cover 3 so as to communicate to a user ID tag 83 as a user information recording part for recording user information relating to a user using the apparatus body 2 and a scope ID tag 82 as an endoscope information recording part attached to the endoscope 10 for recording endoscope information relating to the endoscope 10. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting an endoscope.

In recent years, endoscopes have been widely used in the medical field and the like. Endoscopes used for medical purposes are used for the purpose of examination and treatment in a body cavity of a patient.
Such medical endoscopes are not only dirty on the outer surface of the insertion part inserted into the body cavity but also in the endoscope channels such as the air / water supply channel, the auxiliary water supply / forceps raising channel, etc. Adheres. For this reason, it is necessary to clean and disinfect used endoscopes not only on the outer surface but also in each pipeline.

For this reason, conventionally, there is an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus that cleans and disinfects not only the outer surface of the endoscope but also the endoscope duct. In this endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus, a used endoscope is accommodated in a tank portion, and the endoscope is cleaned and disinfected by filling the tank portion with a cleaning solution or a disinfecting solution.
By the way, in recent years, traceability (history management) has attracted attention in reprocessing performed when an endoscope after examination or treatment is reused for the next patient. Therefore, in each medical facility, there is an increasing need to reliably record that the endoscope has been cleaned and disinfected.

As a method of leaving a record, there are means such as handwriting (manual input) and wireless. However, in recent hospital facilities, an increasing number of hospital facilities adopt a wireless system in order to reduce the burden on nurses and operators. Yes. For this reason, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-238847 proposes an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus that obtains endoscope information and cleaning / disinfecting information as information related to cleaning / disinfecting by wireless communication.
The endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus described in the above publication includes an RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) tag built in a waterproof cap that is electrically connected to the endoscope, and an endoscope having the waterproof cap attached thereto. After being placed and placed in the tank, the RFID transmitter / receiver provided in the tank is operated, and information related to cleaning and disinfection by wireless communication, such as endoscope information such as model name and serial number, cleaning time, disinfection time, and completion of implementation It is designed to obtain information on cleaning and disinfection such as days.
JP 2002-238847 A

In general, in an endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus, a tank portion that houses and arranges the endoscope is formed of stainless steel in order to ensure strength. In addition, radio waves such as RFID have the property of being attenuated in places with stainless steel or water.
In such a conventional endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus, when an RFID transmission / reception unit that communicates with an RFID tag is provided in the tank unit, radio waves such as RFID are attenuated, and information on cleaning / disinfecting can be obtained. It becomes difficult.

  On the other hand, conventionally, for the purpose of preventing the dirt on the endoscope from adhering and the water and chemicals used during cleaning and disinfection from splashing outside the tank unit, the RFID transceiver unit is provided. There is a separate endoscope cleaning and disinfecting device. In this case, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus may be disposed at a position where the RFID transmission / reception unit is separated from a work area for cleaning / disinfecting. Therefore, nurses and operators need to move to the place where the RFID transmitter / receiver is located while holding the endoscope at the time of cleaning and disinfection, and communicate with the RFID transmitter / receiver to obtain information on cleaning and disinfection. It ’s cumbersome.

  In large medical facilities, there are a lot of endoscopes to be cleaned and disinfected due to the large number of examinations and treatments, and multiple endoscope cleaning and disinfecting devices are installed. There are cases where many are installed. In this case, since there are a plurality of RFID transmission / reception units, nurses and operators may be confused because they do not know which RFID transmission / reception unit is used to communicate information related to cleaning and disinfection.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points. An endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus capable of preventing radio waves from being attenuated and reliably obtaining information on cleaning and disinfecting without the complexity and confusion of moving. The purpose is to provide.

  An endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus according to the present invention includes an apparatus main body provided with a tank part that houses and arranges an endoscope, a lid part that can be opened and closed with respect to the apparatus main body, and covers the tank part, and the apparatus main body It is possible to communicate with a user information recording unit that records user information relating to a user who uses the endoscope, and an endoscope information recording unit that is attached to the endoscope and records endoscope information relating to the endoscope. And a transmission / reception unit disposed at a desired part of the apparatus main body that is not covered by the lid.

  The endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus according to the present invention can prevent the radio wave from being attenuated, and can reliably obtain information on cleaning and disinfecting without the complexity and confusion of moving.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  1 to 13 relate to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an internal view of the cleaning and disinfecting tank when the top cover of FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus, FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the RFID tag, and FIG. Is a perspective view showing a wireless communication range in the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus of FIG. 1, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing control of the CPU of FIG. 3, and FIG. 8 is an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting connected to a hospital network via a LAN cable. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an attachment part for attaching a user ID tag to the apparatus main body, FIG. 10 is a side view when the user ID tag is inserted into the attachment part of FIG. 9, and FIG. FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an example endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus. 11 a perspective view showing a wireless communication range of the endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus, FIG. 13 is a top view of an endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus and the endoscope is housed and arranged in the washing and disinfecting bath of Figure 12.

As shown in FIG. 1, an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 has an apparatus main body 2 and a top cover 3 that is a lid part that is openably and closably connected, and a used endoscope 10 (see FIG. 2). The endoscope 10 is configured to be housed and cleaned and disinfected. In the present embodiment, the top cover 3 is made of stainless steel.
When the top cover 3 is closed, the apparatus main body 2 is locked by a latch portion 4 and sealed in a watertight manner.

  On the front surface of the apparatus main body 2, a detergent / alcohol tray 11 is disposed, for example, on the upper left half. The detergent / alcohol tray 11 is filled with a tank 11a filled with a detergent solution used for washing the endoscope 10, and a tank 11b filled with alcohol used for drying the endoscope 10 after washing and disinfection. Is stored. The detergent / alcohol tray 11 is configured to be freely drawable and can be replenished by exchanging the tanks 11a and 11b. The detergent / alcohol tray 11 is provided with a window portion 11m, and the remaining amount of each tank 11a, 11b can be confirmed from the window portion 11m.

  In addition, a cassette tray 12 is disposed on the front surface of the apparatus main body 2, for example, at the upper portion of the right half. The cassette tray 12 stores a disinfecting liquid bottle 12a into which a disinfecting liquid such as peracetic acid, for example, used for disinfecting the endoscope 10 is injected. The cassette tray 12 is configured to be freely drawable, and can be refilled by replacing the disinfecting liquid bottle 12a.

  In addition, a disinfecting liquid storage tank (not shown) that stores a disinfecting liquid mixture of the disinfecting liquid from the disinfecting liquid bottle 12a and tap water supplied from a water supply hose connection port 15 described later is provided inside the apparatus main body 2. The water is supplied and drained through a circulation port 24 to be described later and used repeatedly a predetermined number of times.

  A sub operation panel 13 capable of detailed setting of a cleaning / disinfecting process is disposed on the cassette tray 12. The sub-operation panel 13 can perform detailed settings such as cleaning time, disinfection time, concentration or amount of the disinfecting solution, and selection setting of the cleaning / disinfecting process. A main operation panel 14 that is normally operated on the right side is disposed on the upper surface of the apparatus body 2. The main operation panel 14 includes, for example, selection and setting of the cleaning / disinfecting process set in detail by the operation of the sub-operation panel 13, start / stop of the selected cleaning / disinfecting process, and water leakage detection, alcohol flush, etc. Settings for executing the process can be performed.

Although not shown, the main operation panel 14 is provided with a scope ID display unit and a user ID display unit, and notifies the presence / absence of transmission / reception of information through communication with a scope ID tag and a user ID tag described later. It is like that.
A water supply hose connection port 15 projects from the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2 on the back side. The water supply hose connection port 15 is connected to a hose connected to a water tap. In addition, the water supply hose connection port 15 may include a filter for filtering tap water.

  A pedal switch 16 for opening the top cover 3 is extended at the lower front portion of the apparatus body 2. By depressing the pedal switch 16, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 releases the top cover 3 from the apparatus body 2 by unlocking the latch 4 and the top cover 3 as shown in FIG. Is supposed to open.

As shown in FIG. 2, a latch receiving portion 4b constituting the latch portion 4 is provided on the front surface of the apparatus main body 2, and the latch protruding portion 4a of the top cover 3 is provided on the latch receiving portion 4b. The latch part 4 is locked by being engaged.
Further, a cleaning / disinfecting tank 20 is provided on the upper surface of the apparatus main body 2 as a tank part that houses and arranges the endoscope 10 at a predetermined position in a substantially central part. The cleaning / disinfecting tank 20 is made of stainless steel.

  The washing / disinfecting tank 20 includes a tank body 21 in which the endoscope 10 is accommodated and a terrace portion 22 that is continuously provided around the outer periphery of the tank body 21. On the bottom surface 21 t of the tank body 21, a drain port 23 is provided for draining cleaning liquid, water, disinfecting liquid, etc. supplied to the tank body 21 from the tank body 21.

  Further, at predetermined positions on the circumferential side surface 21 s of the tank body 21, cleaning liquid, water, disinfecting liquid and the like supplied to the tank body 21 are arranged from the tank body 21 to the inside of the endoscope 10. A circulation port 24 is provided for supplying the liquid to the tank body 21 again from a later-described feed water circulation nozzle 28 via a filter or the like. The circulation port 24 may have a built-in filter for filtering washing liquid, water, disinfecting liquid and the like. Further, the circulation port 24 may be provided on the bottom surface 21 t of the tank body 21.

At a predetermined position on the side surface 21s of the tank body 21, a water level sensor (hereinafter simply referred to as a water level sensor) 25 with a cover for detecting the water level of the cleaning liquid, water, disinfecting liquid, etc. supplied to the tank body 21 protrudes.
Further, the terrace portion 22 is formed to have a circumferential surface (hereinafter referred to as a terrace surface) 22t inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the bottom surface 21t. The inclination of the terrace portion 22 is not limited to the bottom surface 21t, and may be based on the side surface 21s.

A detergent nozzle 26, a disinfecting liquid nozzle 27, and a water supply circulation nozzle 28 are disposed on a surface other than the terrace surface 22t, that is, a surface parallel to the bottom surface 21t of the tank body 21.
The detergent nozzle 26 supplies detergent liquid from the tank 11a to the tank body 21 by operation of a pump (not shown). The disinfecting liquid nozzle 27 supplies the disinfecting liquid from the disinfecting liquid bottle 12a to the tank body 21 by operation of a pump (not shown). The water supply circulation nozzle 28 supplies alcohol to the tank body 21 from the tank 11b by operation of a pump (not shown), or again supplies cleaning liquid, water, disinfectant liquid, etc. discharged from the circulation port 24 of the tank body 21. The tank body 21 is supplied. The detergent nozzle 26, the disinfecting liquid nozzle 27, and the water supply circulation nozzle 28 may be disposed on the terrace surface 22t.

Further, an air supply / water supply / suction for supplying a cleaning liquid, water, a disinfecting liquid, air, or the like to the internal conduit of the endoscope 10 through a tube (not shown) on the back side surface 22f of the terrace surface 22t. An auxiliary port 29a, a secondary water supply / forceps raising port 29b, and a water leakage detection port 29c are provided.
The air / water supply / suction port 29a is connected to a circulation port 24 provided in the tank body 21 via a pump or the like (not shown). Further, the air / water supply / suction port 29 a is also connected to a compressor (not shown) disposed in the apparatus main body 2.

When the endoscope 10 is housed and disposed in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 20, two air / water supply / suction ports 29a are connected to pipes of an air / water supply channel (not shown) disposed inside the endoscope 10. A tube connector is connected to a path connection port (hereinafter simply referred to as an opening) 31 and an opening 32 of the suction channel.
With this connection, the air / water supply / suction port 29a supplies the liquid in the tank to the conduit of the endoscope 10 from the circulation port 24 of the tank main body 21 by a pump (not shown) or the apparatus main body 2. The air is supplied from the compressor (not shown) to the conduit of the endoscope 10.
The air / water supply / suction port 29a supplies alcohol from the tank 11b by a pump and a compressor (not shown).

On the other hand, the auxiliary water supply / forceps raising port 29b is also connected to the circulation port 24 provided in the tank body 21 through a pump (not shown) or the like. Further, the auxiliary water supply / forceps raising port 29 b is also connected to a compressor (not shown) disposed in the apparatus main body 2.
Similarly, the auxiliary water supply / forceps raising port 29b also supplies the liquid in the tank to the conduit of the endoscope 10 from the circulation port 24 of the tank body 21 by a pump (not shown), or the apparatus main body 2 is not shown. Air is sent from the compressor to the pipeline of the endoscope 10. The auxiliary water supply / forceps raising port 29b supplies alcohol from the tank 11b by a pump and a compressor (not shown).

Thereby, the inside of each pipe line of the endoscope 10 is cleaned, disinfected, rinsed, dried, and the like. Further, the water leak detection port 29c is connected to a water leak detection pump (not shown) disposed in the apparatus main body 2.
When the endoscope 10 is housed and arranged in the washing / disinfecting tank 20, a connector of a tube is connected to the opening 34a of the connector portion 34 also to the water leak detection port 29c. The opening 34a is formed in a space formed between the internal conduit of the endoscope 10 and the exterior part.
As a result, the water leak detection port 29c automatically supplies air from the water leak detection pump to the inside of the endoscope 10, whereby a small hole or crack is formed between the internal conduit and the outer surface of the endoscope 10. Etc. are detected.

Further, a limit sensor 42 for detecting the open / closed state of the top cover 3 is disposed in the latch receiving portion 4b of the apparatus main body 2. The limit sensor 42 is turned on when the top cover 3 is closed and the latch protrusion 4a is locked to the latch receiving portion 4b and the latch portion 4 is locked. The limit sensor 42 may be provided at a plurality of locations although not shown.
Thereby, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 can detect that the top cover 3 is closed when the limit sensor 42 is turned on.

In the endoscope 10, for example, a scope ID tag 82 as an endoscope information recording unit is built in the connector unit 34.
The scope ID tag 82 can read information unique to the endoscope such as a model name and a manufacturing number. The scope ID tag 82 may be writable. Further, the scope ID tag 82 may be configured so that cleaning / disinfecting information such as a cleaning time, a disinfection time, and an implementation completion date can be read and written.

  A user who cleans and disinfects the endoscope 10 using the apparatus body 2 wears and holds a user ID tag 83 as a user information recording unit. The user ID tag 83 can read information about the user such as name, age, sex, and affiliation. The user ID tag 83 may be writable.

Next, the circuit configuration of the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 has an RS232C connection port 51 and a LAN (Local Area Network) connection port 52 and can communicate with the outside. And other sensors 53 are provided.

The RS232C connection port 51 is connected to a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as an external PC) as an external device and can communicate with the external PC. The LAN connection port 52 is communicable by connecting to a hospital network or the like.
In addition, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 includes a water leakage detection unit 54 provided with the water leakage detection port 29c, a printer unit 55, the sub operation panel 13 and the main operation panel 14, and an ultrasonic transducer that generates ultrasonic waves. 56, an ultrasonic drive unit 57 that drives the ultrasonic transducer 56, and various electromagnetic components 58 such as an electromagnetic valve and a pump, and a control unit 59 that controls these components is provided.

  The control unit 59 includes a communication interface (hereinafter referred to as communication I / F) 61 connected to the outside via the RS232C connection port 51 and the LAN connection port 52, a panel interface connected to the sub operation panel 13 and the main operation panel 14. (Hereinafter referred to as “panel I / F”) 62 and a US interface (hereinafter referred to as “US I / F”) 63 connected to the ultrasonic drive unit 57. The sub operation panel 13 and the main operation panel 14 are provided with an operation unit 64 such as switches and a display unit 65 such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).

The control unit 59 is connected to a drive circuit 66 for driving the various electromagnetic components 58, a sensor circuit 67 for processing signals from the water level sensor 25, etc., an I / O connected to the drive circuit 66 and the sensor circuit 67. A circuit 68 is provided.
The control unit 59 includes a CPU 69 as control means for controlling each unit via the communication I / F 61, panel I / F 62, US I / F 63, and I / O circuit 68. That is, the CPU 69 controls all components of the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1. The CPU 69 and the I / O circuit 68 are connected by a bus 71.

  The CPU 69 is connected to a clock 72, a memory 73 as a storage unit, and a reset circuit 74. The clock 72 outputs time information for temporally controlling the cleaning / disinfecting process to the CPU 69.

  The memory 73 is configured to be non-volatile so as to retain the data even when the power is turned off. The setting contents for the cleaning / disinfecting process, the cleaning / disinfecting information at the time of execution, endoscope information, user information, patient information, or Maintenance information such as expiry date and the number of times of use of consumables such as detergent liquid, billing information, error support information, and the like are stored.

  The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 is provided with a wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 as a transmission / reception unit. The wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 communicates with the scope ID tag 82 and the user ID tag 83 to transmit / receive user information and endoscope information under the control of the CPU 69 via the communication I / F 61. It has become.

The CPU 69 performs predetermined signal processing on the endoscope information from the scope ID tag 82 received by the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 and the user information from the user ID tag 83, and then It is stored in the memory 73.
After the above operation, the CPU 69 stores and disposes the endoscope 10 in a predetermined position of the cleaning / disinfecting tank 20 and closes the top cover 3, and then performs a cleaning / disinfecting process by a user's instruction operation. It is supposed to run.

After completion of the cleaning / disinfecting process, the CPU 69 stores the endoscope information stored in the memory 73 on the cleaning / disinfecting information executed on the endoscope 10, for example, information on the cleaning time, the disinfection time, the execution completion date, and the like. And stored in association with user information. The CPU 69 may be configured to write the cleaning / disinfecting information into the scope ID tag 82 or the user ID tag 83 via the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81.
The CPU 69 can print the information stored in the memory 73 by the printer unit 55 or output it to the outside via the RS232C connection port 51 or the LAN connection port 52 as will be described later.

The scope ID tag 82 and the user ID tag 83 that communicate with the CPU 69 via the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 are configured as shown in FIG. 4, for example.
As shown in FIG. 4, the RFID tag 84 such as the scope ID tag 82 and the user ID tag 83 has a memory 84a in which unique information can be recorded and stored, and the recorded unique information can be read and written. The calculation unit 84b that instructs and controls reading and writing of information to the 84a and the communication unit 84c that performs wireless communication are configured.

For example, in the scope ID tag 82, in addition to the model name and serial number, information unique to the endoscope such as the characteristics of the CCD (Charge Coupled Device), past repair history, and the number of times the video processor is used are stored in the memory 84a. It is to be recorded.
When the scope ID tag 82 communicates with the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81, the endoscope-specific information recorded in the memory 84a is transmitted by radio waves from the communication unit 84c by instruction control of the calculation unit 84b. It has come to be. The scope ID tag 82 can record the cleaning / disinfecting information received from the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 by the communication unit 84c in the memory 84a by the instruction control of the calculation unit 84b.

In this embodiment, since the top cover 3 is formed of stainless steel that attenuates radio waves, the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is disposed at a desired portion of the apparatus body that is not covered by the top cover 3. It is configured.
More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 includes the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 on the left side of the upper surface as a desired part of the apparatus body 2. Yes. The exterior of the apparatus main body 2 is made of a material that transmits radio waves. Moreover, in FIG. 6, the operation part of the endoscope 10 is arranged on the back side of the cleaning / disinfecting tank 20, and the connector part 34 is arranged on the front side.

  The wireless communication range 85 of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is indicated by a dotted line in FIGS. 5 and 6, for example. By positioning the scope ID tag 82 and the user ID tag 83 within the wireless communication range 85, the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 performs wireless communication with the scope ID tag 82 and the user ID tag 83. Is possible. The wireless communication range 85 has a predetermined size and may have directivity flattened in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. In FIG. 52, the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 has a communication range of about 50 cm at the maximum. Depending on the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81, the communication range may be longer.

  That is, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 has a wireless communication of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 in the vicinity of the upper left side of the apparatus body 2 with the endoscope 10 held by the user regardless of whether the top cover 3 is opened or closed. By positioning the connector portion 34 within the range 85, the scope ID tag 82 provided in the connector portion 34 is positioned within the wireless communication range 85 of the wireless ID transmission / reception portion 81, and the scope ID tag 82 Wireless communication with the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is performed.

Similarly, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 is configured such that the user has the user ID tag 83 and positions the user ID tag 83 within the wireless communication range 85 of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81. Wireless communication between the user ID tag 83 and the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is performed.
The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 stores and arranges the endoscope 10 in a predetermined position of the cleaning / disinfecting tank 20 so that the connector unit 34 is positioned within the wireless communication range 85 of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81. By doing so, wireless communication with the scope ID tag 82 is possible.

Accordingly, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 has the top cover 3 closed because the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is disposed on the left side of the upper surface of the apparatus body 2 that is not covered with the top cover 3. However, endoscope information and user information can be acquired.
The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 communicates with the scope ID tag 82 and the user ID tag 83 to acquire user information and endoscope information, and then enters the cleaning / disinfecting tank 20 by the user. The endoscope 10 is housed and arranged to perform cleaning and disinfection.

The operation of the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 configured as described above will be described.
The user cleans and disinfects the used endoscope 10 using the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1.
First, the user faces the front side of the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 and activates it by depressing a power switch (not shown) of the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1. After the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 is activated, the user brings the endoscope 10 to the front of the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 with the top cover 3 closed.

  The user places the connector portion 34 of the endoscope 10 that the user has on the connector portion 34 by positioning the connector portion 34 near the upper left side of the apparatus body 2, that is, within the wireless communication range 85 of the wireless ID transmission / reception portion 81. The scope ID tag 82 is positioned within the wireless communication range 85 of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81. Thereby, in the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1, the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 wirelessly communicates with the scope ID tag 82 and acquires endoscope information wirelessly transmitted from the scope ID tag 82.

  Similarly, the user places the user ID tag 83 that is worn near the upper left side of the apparatus main body 2, that is, within the wireless communication range 85 of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81. Thereby, in the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1, the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 wirelessly communicates with the user ID tag 83 and acquires user information wirelessly transmitted from the user ID tag 83.

  Next, the user depresses the pedal switch 16 to release the lock of the latch portion 4, opens the top cover 3, and stores the used endoscope 10 in a predetermined position in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 20. Of course, the ID input may be performed after the top cover 3 is opened.

  The user connects a tube to each of the air / water supply / suction port 29a, the sub-water supply / forceps raising port 29b, and the water leakage detection port 29c of the apparatus body 2, and the other end of the connected tube is connected to the other end of the tube. It connects to the opening 31 of the air / water supply channel, the opening 32 of the suction channel, or the opening 33 of the auxiliary water / forceps raising channel of the endoscope 10.

  Next, when the user closes the top cover 3, in the endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus 1, the latch protrusion 4a is engaged with the latch receiving part 4b, and the latch part 4 is locked. In the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1, the limit sensor 42 disposed in the latch receiving portion 4b is turned on, and this detection signal is output to the CPU 69.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, it is good also as a structure of the washing | cleaning disinfection tank 20 which sets the endoscope 10 so that the said scope ID tag 82 may be located in the wireless communication range 85. FIG. Although not shown, the position of the endoscope 10 can be specified by the shape of the holding net or the tank itself. With such a configuration, communication with the scope ID tag 82 can be automatically performed by, for example, reading when the top cover 3 is closed. This eliminates the need to intentionally read the scope ID tag 82 when setting the endoscope 10.

  Next, the user depresses a start switch (not shown) of the main operation panel 14 to start a cleaning / disinfecting process selected and set in advance. The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 that has been operated by depressing the start switch starts control by the CPU 69 that has received the start signal, for example, according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 69 determines whether or not endoscope information is input from the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 (step S1).
When no endoscope information is input from the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81, the CPU 69 displays an error code on the display unit 65 of the main operation panel 14, for example, or “the endoscope information is not input. ”Or the like, or a sound is output from a speaker (not shown) to warn the user, and the process returns to S1 to wait for input of endoscope information.

When there is input of endoscope information from the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81, the CPU 69 stores the input endoscope information in the memory 73 and moves to the next step. It is determined whether or not there is information input (step S2).
When no user information is input from the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81, the CPU 69 displays an error code on the display unit 65 of the main operation panel 14, or “user information is not input”, for example. Is displayed, or a voice is emitted from a speaker (not shown) to notify the user of a warning, and the process returns to S2 to wait for input of user information.

  When the user information is input from the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81, the CPU 69 stores the input user information in the memory 73 and proceeds to the next step. Based on the detection result from the limit sensor 42, It is determined whether or not the top cover 3 is closed (step S3). If the top cover 3 is not closed, the CPU 69 returns to S3. When the top cover 3 is closed, the CPU 69 starts the selected cleaning / disinfecting process (step S4).

When the selected cleaning / disinfecting process is completed, the CPU 69 performs the cleaning / disinfecting information executed on the endoscope 10, for example, information such as cleaning time, disinfection time, execution completion date, and the endoscope stored in the memory 73. The information and the user information are associated with each other and stored as information on cleaning and disinfection. Thus, the cleaning / disinfecting process is completed.
In the alcohol flush process, the user depresses an alcohol flush switch (not shown) on the main operation panel 14 to supply alcohol into the pipeline of the endoscope 10 to remove residual moisture in the pipeline. I do.

  Thereby, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 completes the cleaning / disinfecting for the endoscope 10. After completion of the cleaning and disinfecting process, information relating to cleaning and disinfecting such as endoscope information, user information and cleaning and disinfecting information stored in the memory 73 is used for the next cleaning and disinfecting setting or This is used for traceability (how to manage the history) of how and how the mirror was cleaned and disinfected.

  More specifically, after the cleaning / disinfecting process is completed, or at the end of the day or at an arbitrary date and time, the user prints out the cleaning / disinfecting result. In this case, in the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1, the CPU 69 extracts information on cleaning / disinfecting recorded in the memory 73 based on the operation information input from the operation unit 64, and prints it out to the printer unit 55. I am doing so. In addition, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 may be connected to an RS232C cable (not shown) to the RS232C connection port 51 to communicate with an external PC so that information related to cleaning / disinfecting recorded in the memory 73 can be viewed. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 connects a LAN cable 52a to the LAN connection port 52 and prints on a printer 92 connected to the hospital network 91 via the hospital network 91. You may make it output.
Further, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 may output and register information related to cleaning / disinfecting to a terminal 93 connected to the in-hospital network 91 or an in-hospital server 94 as an external database.

  As a result, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 can transmit / receive information to / from the in-hospital server 94, and history information on cleaning / disinfecting results can be sequentially stored in the in-hospital server 94, or information can be arbitrarily received from the in-hospital server 94. It can be taken out. Thereby, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 can realize an increase in the amount of information by using an external database. The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 may be configured to be connected to the Internet from the hospital server 94, for example, via the LAN cable 52a.

  As a result, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment can record information on cleaning / disinfecting such as endoscope information, user information, and cleaning / disinfecting information as electronic data. There is no such thing as blurred paper that cannot be read, and data can be reliably left.

Further, in the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is disposed on the upper left side as a desired portion of the apparatus main body 2 that is not covered with the stainless steel top cover 3. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the radio ID transmission / reception unit 81 from being contaminated with the dirt of the endoscope 10 or being splashed with water or chemicals used during cleaning and disinfection. It is not necessary to move as it is, and the confusion of installing a large number of separate RFID transceiver units can be avoided, so there is no mistake in history, and information on cleaning and disinfection can be acquired reliably.
Therefore, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment can prevent the radio wave from being attenuated, and can reliably obtain information related to the cleaning / disinfecting without being complicated and confusing to move.

  Note that the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus may be configured by providing an attachment portion to which the user ID tag 83 is attached. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus is provided with a mounting portion 95 for attaching the user ID tag 83 to a desired portion not covered with the top cover 3.

The attachment portion 95 is provided so as to be located within the wireless communication range 85 of the wireless ID transmission / reception portion 81. The user ID tag 83 can be reliably positioned when the top cover 3 is closed within the wireless communication range 85 of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 by being inserted into the attachment unit 95, and the wireless ID Wireless communication with the transmission / reception unit 81 is possible.
Therefore, the user can save the trouble of inputting the user information while keeping the user ID tag 83 inserted in the attachment portion 95.

  The mounting portion 95 may not have the structure shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 as long as the user ID tag 83 can be held. Further, the attachment portion 95 to which the user ID tag 83 is attached may be disposed on the resinous top cover as long as the top cover 3 is made of resin instead of stainless steel.

  As the user information recording unit, a contact card such as a magnetic card or an IC card may be used instead of the user ID tag 83. In this case, instead of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81, a contact transmission / reception unit such as a magnetic card transmission / reception unit or an IC card transmission / reception unit is disposed as a transmission / reception unit at a desired part of the apparatus main body 2 or the top cover.

  As the user ID, for example, a fingerprint, a voiceprint, a retina, or the like may be used as a personal recognition means. When fingerprints are used as the personal recognition means, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 is configured by providing a fingerprint detection apparatus on the latch protrusion 4a of the top cover 3 or the start switch of the main operation panel 14 although not shown.

  As a result, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus can perform personal recognition by the fingerprint detection apparatus at the same time that the top cover 3 is closed or the start switch of the main operation panel 14 is pressed, thereby reducing actions for personal recognition. Thus, the user's trouble can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when a voiceprint is used as the personal recognition means, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus is provided with, for example, a voiceprint detecting apparatus (not shown), and a voice extending from the voiceprint detecting apparatus, for example, “start cleaning / disinfecting” By issuing the command voice, individual recognition by the voiceprint detection device can be performed.

  Further, when using the retina as the personal recognition means, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus is provided with a retina detection apparatus (not shown), for example, and the retina detection apparatus uses the retina detection apparatus by copying the retina to a camera extending from the retina detection apparatus. Personal recognition is possible.

Note that the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 may be built in the front side of the apparatus main body 2 as a desired portion of the apparatus main body 2 that is not covered by the top cover 3.
As shown in FIG. 11, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 </ b> B is configured by incorporating the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 on the front side of the apparatus main body 2 as a desired portion that is not covered by the top cover 3.

  The wireless communication range 85B of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is, for example, as shown by the dotted lines in FIGS. More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the wireless communication range 85 </ b> B of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape in the vertical and horizontal directions on the front side of the apparatus body 2. In FIG. 13, the operation unit of the endoscope 10 is arranged on the back side of the cleaning / disinfecting tank 20 and the connector unit 34 is also arranged on the back side.

  Therefore, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1B automatically allows the scope ID tag 82 to pass through the endoscope 10 when the endoscope 10 is accommodated in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 20. . Also, by this operation, the user ID tag 83 worn by the user automatically passes through the wireless communication range 85B of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81.

  As a result, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 </ b> B automatically performs the scope ID tag 82 and the user ID only by an operation in which the user stores and arranges the endoscope 10 in a predetermined position of the cleaning / disinfecting tank 20. The tag 83 passes through the wireless communication range 85B of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81, and can communicate with the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81.

  The user ID tag 83 stands by the user standing on the front side of the apparatus main body 2 and consciously holding the user ID tag 83 toward the cleaning / disinfecting tank 20 of the apparatus main body 2. Of course, the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 may be located within the wireless communication range 85B.

  14 to 22 relate to the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus of the second embodiment, and FIG. 15 shows a wireless communication range in the endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus of FIG. 16 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a cleaning / disinfecting tank and a top cover showing the wireless communication range of FIG. 15, FIG. 17 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a cleaning / disinfecting tank and a top cover showing a modification of FIG. 16, and FIG. FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing a wireless communication range in the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus of FIG. 18, and FIG. 20 is a cleaning / disinfecting showing the wireless communication range of FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing control of the CPU in setting change, and FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing control of the CPU in setting change only by an administrator.

  In the first embodiment, the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is arranged on the upper left side or the front side of the apparatus main body 2 as a desired portion of the apparatus main body 2 that is not covered with a top cover formed of stainless steel. However, the second embodiment is configured such that the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is embedded in a top cover formed of resin. Since the other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted, and the same components will be described with the same reference numerals.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 14, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1C according to the second embodiment is configured by embedding the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 on the front side of a top cover 3C formed of resin. The main body of the top cover 3C is made of resin, and a frame body is formed of stainless steel to ensure strength.

  More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the wireless ID transmitting / receiving unit 81 is embedded in a resin portion on the front surface side of the top cover 3C. The wireless communication range 85C of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is formed in the vertical direction on the front surface side of the top cover 3C, for example, as shown by the dotted lines in FIGS.

  Therefore, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1C is configured such that the user holds the endoscope 10 near the front side of the top cover 3C, that is, within the wireless communication range 85C of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81. 34, the scope ID tag 82 provided in the connector unit 34 is positioned within the wireless communication range 85C of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81, and the scope ID tag 82 and the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 Wireless communication is performed.

  Similarly, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1C allows the user to hold the user ID tag 83 and position the user ID tag 83 within the wireless communication range 85C of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81. Wireless communication between the user ID tag 83 and the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is performed.

  The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1C has a user ID tag within the wireless communication range 85C of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 on the front side of the top cover 3C even after the user closes the top cover 3. By positioning 83, communication between the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 and the user ID tag 83 is performed, and user information from the user ID tag 83 can be acquired.

  In addition, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 </ b> C has the scope ID tag 82 and the scope ID tag 82 and the wireless communication range 85 </ b> C of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 when the user stores and arranges the endoscope 10 in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 20. By placing the endoscope 10 so that the user ID tag 83 is positioned, communication between the scope ID tag 82 and the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is automatically performed, and the endoscope from the scope ID tag 82 is displayed. You may make it acquire mirror information.

Thereby, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1C according to the second embodiment can obtain the same effects as those of the first embodiment.
In FIG. 16, the scope ID tag 82 is held by the holding network for holding the endoscope 10 so that the scope ID tag 82 is positioned in the wireless communication range 85C. However, as shown in FIG. It may be provided. Note that the scope ID tag 82 may be an operation unit instead of the connector unit 34, and in this case, the scope ID tag 82 is held by a deep portion of the cleaning / disinfecting tank 20 or a holding net. Further, when the scope ID tag 82 is provided in the insertion part or the universal cord, a holding net is provided so that the scope ID tag 82 is at a predetermined position, or a flat part or a recess for the insertion part or the universal code to be located. Or you may provide a deep part.

The wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 may be configured to be disposed on the back side of the top cover. As shown in FIG. 18, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1D is configured by disposing the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 on the back side of the top cover 3D formed of resin. The top cover 3D has the same configuration as the top cover 3C.
More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is embedded in a resin portion on the back side of the top cover 3D.

The wireless communication range 85D of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is formed in the vertical direction on the back side of the top cover 3D, for example, as shown by the dotted lines in FIGS.
Therefore, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1D has the connector unit within the wireless communication range 85D of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 in the vicinity of the back side of the top cover 3D with the user holding the endoscope 10. 34, the scope ID tag 82 provided in the connector unit 34 is positioned within the wireless communication range 85D of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81, and the scope ID tag 82 and the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 Wireless communication is performed.

Similarly, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1D allows the user to hold the user ID tag 83 and position the user ID tag 83 within the wireless communication range 85D of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81. Wireless communication between the user ID tag 83 and the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is performed.
Note that the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1D has a user ID tag in the wireless communication range 85D of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 on the back side of the top cover 3C even after the user closes the top cover 3. By positioning 83, communication between the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 and the user ID tag 83 is performed, and user information from the user ID tag 83 can be acquired.

  In the present modification, since the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 is disposed on the back side of the top cover 3D, the user ID tag 83 is consciously placed within the wireless communication range 85D of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81. It is designed to read user information. As a result, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 </ b> D performs communication between the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 and the user ID tag 83.

  In addition, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1 </ b> D has the scope ID tag 82 positioned within the wireless communication range 85 </ b> D of the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 when the user stores and arranges the endoscope 10 in the cleaning / disinfecting tank 20. By doing so, communication between the scope ID tag 82 and the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81 may be automatically performed to acquire endoscope information from the scope ID tag 82.

As a result, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus 1D according to the present modification obtains the same effect as in the second embodiment, and the user consciously reads the user information into the wireless ID transmission / reception unit 81. User information can be entered reliably.
The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus can change settings such as the cleaning time and the disinfection time in the cleaning / disinfecting process by selecting and setting the main operation panel 14 and the detailed setting operation of the sub operation panel 13.

The setting change is performed, for example, by shifting to a setting change mode by depressing a setting change switch (not shown) of the main operation panel 14 or the sub operation panel 13 and confirming the setting change operation by the user.
In the present embodiment, it is configured to shift to the setting change mode when the above-described user ID input is performed.

The setting change is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 69 determines whether or not there is a setting change instruction by pressing the setting change switch (step S21).

If there is no setting change instruction, the CPU 69 returns to S21 and waits until a setting change instruction is input. If there is a setting change instruction, the CPU 69 shifts to a setting change mode and enters a setting change routine (step S22).
The user performs a setting change operation by operating various switches provided on the operation unit 64 of the main operation panel 14 or the sub operation panel 13.

Next, the CPU 69 determines whether or not a user ID is input (step S23). If there is no user ID input, the CPU 69 returns to S22 and waits in the setting change routine until the user ID is input. When the user ID is input, the CPU 69 determines the setting change by the user.
As a result, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus is not changed unless the user ID is input.

The setting change may be configured to be executed only by an administrator.
The setting change only by the administrator is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 69 determines whether or not there is a setting change instruction by pressing the setting change switch (step S31).
If there is no setting change instruction, the CPU 69 returns to S31 and waits until a setting change instruction is input. When there is a setting change instruction, the CPU 69 determines whether or not an administrator ID is input (step S32).

If the administrator ID is not input, the CPU 69 returns to S32 and waits until the administrator ID is input. When the administrator ID is input, the CPU 69 shifts to the setting change mode by the administrator and enters the setting change routine.
The administrator performs a setting change operation by operating various switches provided in the operation unit 64 of the main operation panel 14 or the sub operation panel 13.

When the administrator's setting change is completed, the CPU 69 determines the setting change by the administrator. As a result, the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus does not execute the setting change unless the administrator ID is input, that is, only the administrator can change the setting.
It should be noted that embodiments configured by partially combining the above-described embodiments and the like also belong to the present invention.

[Appendix]
According to the embodiment of the present invention described in detail above, the following configuration can be obtained.

(Additional item 1)
An apparatus main body having a tank part for storing and arranging an endoscope;
A lid portion that is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the apparatus main body, and covers the tank portion;
For a user information recording unit that records user information relating to a user who uses the apparatus main body, and an endoscope information recording unit that is attached to the endoscope and records endoscope information relating to the endoscope A transmitter / receiver disposed in a desired portion of the apparatus main body that is not covered with the lid or the lid, so that communication is possible;
An endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus characterized by comprising:

(Appendix 2)
The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an attachment part for attaching the user information recording part is provided in the lid part or a desired part of the apparatus main body not covered with the lid part.

(Additional Item 3)
User information from the user information recording unit obtained via the transmission / reception unit, endoscope information from the endoscope information recording unit, and cleaning / disinfecting information of the endoscope are stored in association with each other. The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus according to item 1, further comprising a storage unit that performs the above-described operation.

(Appendix 4)
A tank part that forms a space in which an endoscope can be placed;
An apparatus body provided with the tank,
A lid portion that abuts against an abutting portion provided in the apparatus main body, and opens and closes with respect to the apparatus main body;
An ID comprising information about an operator who opens and closes the lid and puts the endoscope into the tank;
An ID attaching portion provided at the contact portion for attaching the ID;
A reading unit that is provided in the butting unit and reads the information of the ID when the lid is closed;
An endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus comprising:

(Appendix 5)
A tank part that forms a space in which an endoscope can be placed;
An apparatus body provided with the tank,
A lid portion that abuts against an abutting portion provided in the apparatus main body, and opens and closes with respect to the apparatus main body;
An ID comprising information about an operator who opens and closes the lid and puts the endoscope into the tank;
An ID attaching part for attaching the ID provided in the abutting part;
A reading unit that is provided in the contact portion and reads the information of the ID when the lid is closed;
An endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus comprising:

(Appendix 6)
An apparatus main body having a tank part for storing and arranging medical instruments;
A lid portion that is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the apparatus body, and covers the tank portion;
Open / close detecting means for detecting opening / closing of the lid,
Medical device detection means for detecting that the medical device is stored and arranged at a predetermined position with respect to the tank portion of the apparatus main body;
Personal recognition means for recognizing a user of the device body;
Based on the detection results of the open / close detection means and the medical instrument detection means, the medical instrument is stored and disposed at a predetermined position of the tank portion, the lid portion is closed, and the personal recognition means is a user of the apparatus main body. A controller that starts cleaning, disinfection or sterilization of the medical device,
A cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing apparatus characterized by comprising:

(Appendix 7)
7. The cleaning / disinfecting and sterilizing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the personal recognition means is a biometric identification means for identifying an individual by retina or fingerprint or voiceprint discrimination.

(Appendix 8)
7. The cleaning / disinfecting and sterilizing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the personal recognition means is an ID tag and a transmission / reception unit communicating with the ID tag.

(Appendix 9)
The washing / disinfecting and sterilizing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the personal recognition means is disposed on the lid, the open / close detection means or the start switch.

(Appendix 10)
7. The cleaning / disinfecting and sterilizing apparatus according to appendix 6, wherein setting change of cleaning / disinfection or sterilization is permitted based on a recognition result of the recognition means.

(Appendix 11)
8. The cleaning / disinfecting and sterilizing apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising an attaching part for attaching the ID tag, wherein the attaching part is disposed on the lid part or the apparatus main body.

(Appendix 12)
In a cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing apparatus for cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing medical instruments,
Identifying means for identifying an operator operating the device;
A control unit connected to the identification means and managing the operation of the apparatus;
The cleaning / disinfecting and sterilizing apparatus, wherein when the identification unit identifies an operator, the control unit automatically starts a process.

(Appendix 13)
The washing / disinfecting and sterilizing apparatus according to item 12, wherein the identification unit is a biometric identification unit such as a retina, fingerprint, or voiceprint discrimination (Appendix 14)
The cleaning / disinfecting and sterilizing apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the identification unit is a transmission / reception unit that communicates with an ID tag such as an RFID, a magnetic card, or an IC card.

(Appendix 15)
In a cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing apparatus for cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing medical instruments,
A tank for installing the medical device;
The medical device can be installed, and a door that isolates the inside of the tank from the outside when closed,
Non-contact identification means for identifying an operator who operates the apparatus in a non-contact manner;
Reading means for reading information stored in the non-contact identification means;
The door has a fixing means capable of fixing the non-contact identification means,
The reading means is installed at a position for reading information from the non-contact identification means fixed to the door with the door closed.
In the process of closing the door, information on an operator who operates the apparatus is input to the apparatus.

(Appendix 16)
In a cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing apparatus for cleaning / disinfecting / sterilizing medical instruments,
An identification means for identifying the operator;
The cleaning / disinfecting and sterilizing apparatus is characterized in that the operation setting of the apparatus cannot be changed unless the identification result of the identification means is input.

  The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus of the present invention is suitable for traceability (history management) because it prevents radio waves from being attenuated, and can reliably obtain information on cleaning / disinfecting without the complexity and confusion of moving.

1 is a perspective view of an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus according to Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus in a state where the top cover of FIG. 1 is opened and the endoscope can be stored in a cleaning / disinfecting tank. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of an endoscope washing / disinfecting apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structure of a RFID tag. It is a perspective view which shows the radio | wireless communication range in the endoscope washing / disinfecting apparatus of FIG. FIG. 6 is a top view of an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus in which an endoscope is housed and disposed in the cleaning / disinfecting tank of FIG. 5. It is a flowchart which shows control of CPU of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the endoscope cleaning disinfection apparatus connected to the hospital network via LAN cable. It is a perspective view which shows the attaching part which attaches a user ID tag to an apparatus main body. It is a side view at the time of inserting a user ID tag in the attaching part of FIG. It is a perspective view of the endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus of the modification. It is a perspective view which shows the radio | wireless communication range in the endoscope washing / disinfecting apparatus of FIG. FIG. 13 is a top view of an endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus in which an endoscope is housed and arranged in the cleaning / disinfecting tank of FIG. 12. It is a perspective view of the endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus of Example 2. It is a perspective view which shows the radio | wireless communication range in the endoscope washing / disinfecting apparatus of FIG. It is a schematic sectional drawing of the washing | cleaning disinfection tank and top cover which show the radio | wireless communication range of FIG. It is a schematic sectional drawing of the washing | cleaning disinfection tank and the top cover which show the modification of FIG. It is a perspective view of the endoscope washing / disinfecting apparatus which shows the modification of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the radio | wireless communication range in the endoscope washing / disinfecting apparatus of FIG. FIG. 20 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a cleaning / disinfecting tank and a top cover showing the wireless communication range of FIG. 19. It is a flowchart which shows control of CPU in a setting change. It is a flowchart which shows control of CPU of the setting change only by an administrator.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Endoscope washing | cleaning disinfection apparatus 2 Apparatus main body 3 Top cover 4 Latch part 4a Latch protrusion 10 Endoscope 13 Sub operation panel 14 Main operation panel 16 Pedal switch 20 Cleaning disinfection tank 42 Limit sensor 69 CPU
73 Memory 81 Wireless ID Transmission / Reception Unit 82 Scope ID Tag 83 User ID Tag 84a Memory 84b Operation Unit 84c Communication Unit 85 Wireless Communication Range Agent Patent Attorney Susumu Ito

Claims (3)

An apparatus main body having a tank part for storing and arranging an endoscope;
A lid portion that is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the apparatus main body, and covers the tank portion;
For a user information recording unit that records user information relating to a user who uses the apparatus main body, and an endoscope information recording unit that is attached to the endoscope and records endoscope information relating to the endoscope A transmitter / receiver disposed in a desired portion of the apparatus main body that is not covered with the lid or the lid, so that communication is possible;
An endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus characterized by comprising:   The endoscope cleaning / disinfecting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an attachment portion for attaching the user information recording portion is provided in the lid portion or a desired part of the apparatus main body that is not covered by the lid portion. User information from the user information recording unit obtained via the transmission / reception unit, endoscope information from the endoscope information recording unit, and cleaning / disinfecting information of the endoscope are stored in association with each other. The endoscope cleaning and disinfecting apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a storage unit that performs the operation.

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