CA2389914A1 - An apparatus for disinfecting an endoscope - Google Patents

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CA2389914A1
CA2389914A1 CA002389914A CA2389914A CA2389914A1 CA 2389914 A1 CA2389914 A1 CA 2389914A1 CA 002389914 A CA002389914 A CA 002389914A CA 2389914 A CA2389914 A CA 2389914A CA 2389914 A1 CA2389914 A1 CA 2389914A1
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endoscope
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basin
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H. Thomas Hight Iii
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Next Step Medical Technologies LLC
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61BDIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B1/00Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
    • A61B1/12Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with cooling or rinsing arrangements
    • A61B1/121Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with cooling or rinsing arrangements provided with means for cleaning post-use
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61LMETHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/16Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
    • A61L2/18Liquid substances or solutions comprising solids or dissolved gases

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  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
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  • Apparatus For Disinfection Or Sterilisation (AREA)
  • Endoscopes (AREA)
CA002389914A 1999-11-01 2000-11-01 An apparatus for disinfecting an endoscope Abandoned CA2389914A1 (en)

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US16277999P 1999-11-01 1999-11-01
US60/162,779 1999-11-01
US09/702,465 US6361751B1 (en) 1999-11-01 2000-10-31 Apparatus and method for disinfecting an endoscope
US09/702,465 2000-10-31
PCT/US2000/030212 WO2001032225A1 (en) 1999-11-01 2000-11-01 An apparatus for disinfecting an endoscope

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CA2389914A1 true CA2389914A1 (en) 2001-05-10

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US (1) US6361751B1 (enExample)
EP (1) EP1227850A1 (enExample)
JP (1) JP2003530142A (enExample)
AU (1) AU1454401A (enExample)
CA (1) CA2389914A1 (enExample)
WO (1) WO2001032225A1 (enExample)

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WO2001032225A1 (en) 2001-05-10
JP2003530142A (ja) 2003-10-14

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