DE102016114500A1 - Disinfection arrangement, medical device system and use of a disinfection arrangement - Google Patents

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a disinfection arrangement for a medical equipment carrier (10), in particular a modular equipment carrier (10), wherein the disinfection assembly (50) with a temporarily activatable cover (70) in the equipment carrier (10) defines a process space (76) and between at least one cleaning position, in which the process space (76) is closed, and a normal operating position is displaceable, in which access to the process space (76) is allowed, at least one active cleaning unit (52, 54), in particular a UV radiation emitting cleaning unit (52) or an ozone-emitting cleaning unit (54), and a sensor unit (56) is provided which monitors a disinfection process. The disclosure further relates to a medical device carrier (10) with a disinfection device (50), a medical device system (130) with a device carrier (10) and a use of a disinfection device (50).

Description

The present disclosure relates to a disinfection arrangement for a medical equipment carrier, in particular for a modular equipment carrier. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to a medical equipment carrier, in particular a trolley or a ceiling supply unit, with such a disinfection arrangement. Finally, the disclosure further relates to a medical device system with a device carrier and a disinfection device, and to a use of a disinfection device for disinfecting a device carrier in a medical application environment.

In the medical field, especially in surgical operations and in intensive care, various electrical and electronic medical devices are often needed to power and control, for example, endoscopes or surgical instruments, or to monitor a patient's vital signs. Such devices should be as possible to save space in the vicinity of the patient can be arranged without impeding access to the patient and on the other hand should be easy and safe mountable, connectable, operable and quickly interchangeable if needed.

In operating theaters and other medical treatment rooms, many medical devices and instruments are often used simultaneously or in succession. A medical device carrier, in particular a medical equipment cart with such a carrier, or a ceiling supply unit with such a carrier, can enable an economically and ergonomically favorable and flexible arrangement of a plurality of medical devices and instruments.

Embodiments of equipment carriers for medical equipment trolley or ceiling supply units are approximately from the DE 10 2014 101 999 A1 , of the DE 10 2012 111 260 A1 or the EP 2 058 911 A1 known.

An exemplary application of such devices relates to use in operating theaters or similar medical facilities. Operating rooms are known which have medical equipment accommodated on equipment trolleys or ceiling supply units, for example devices for imaging methods and / or minimally invasive operation methods.

In other words, devices are introduced into the operating theaters, which were originally designed as tidy and clear as possible. Thus, such devices and internals generally lead to increased effort for cleaning and disinfection and can increase the level of contamination in the operating room. The same applies in principle to other medical application environments, such as treatment rooms, intensive care units, guard stations and normal wards, which are equipped with devices for treatment and / or patient care.

The arrangements described above are prone to soiling and contamination in everyday life. To ensure the required degree of purity, in particular for the required sterilization, the equipment carrier and the / recorded therein devices, for example, cleaned by hand. This can be done with the aid of detergents / disinfectants or the like. Usually, such agents are sprayed or applied with cloths / sponges. In general, wipe disinfection or scouring disinfection can be used in this context.

However, this type of cleaning or disinfecting a lot of effort, since this process must be performed highly manually. Depending on the particular form of the day or the degree of qualification of the person entrusted with the cleaning, there can be significant fluctuations in the quality of the cleaning / disinfection. In addition, it is not completely excluded that certain sections are simply forgotten during cleaning. In addition, there is a risk that the cleaning sometimes failed or only partially carried out.

Against this background, the disclosure is based on the object of specifying a disinfection arrangement for a medical equipment carrier, which makes possible an at least partially automatable cleaning and disinfection, the proportion of manual work being minimized as far as possible. Preferably, the disinfection arrangement allows an optimal cleaning result, along with the desired decontamination and disinfection. The disinfection arrangement should allow as homogeneous a cleaning result as possible. Preferably, a desired degree of cleaning can be achieved, regardless of a current placement of the device carrier.

The disinfection arrangement is intended to help medical device carriers with devices housed in them find further distribution in operating theaters, treatment rooms and the like. Overall, the implementation of innovative treatment procedures, including minimally invasive procedures, imaging techniques, etc. be further facilitated. Finally, the disinfection arrangement should also help to subsequently install equipment carrier in existing operating theaters and treatment rooms, without an excessively large conversion effort is required. Finally, the disinfection arrangement should satisfy as far as possible the documentation requirements in the hospital environment or in the medical environment.

In addition, the present disclosure is based on the object of specifying a medical equipment carrier, in particular a trolley or a ceiling supply unit, which is provided with such a disinfection arrangement or at least coupled. In addition, a medical device system is to be specified with such a device carrier. Finally, advantageous uses of disinfection arrangements in the medical environment should be mentioned.

• – eine temporär aktivierbare Abdeckung, die im Geräteträger einen Prozessraum definiert und zwischen zumindest einer Reinigungsstellung, in der der Prozessraum geschlossen ist, und einer Normalbetriebsstellung verlagerbar ist, in der ein Zugang zum Prozessraum erlaubt ist,
• – zumindest eine aktive Reinigungseinheit, insbesondere eine UV-Strahlung emittierende Reinigungseinheit oder eine Ozon abgebende Reinigungseinheit, und
• – eine Sensoreinheit, die einen Desinfektionsvorgang überwacht.

Concerning the disinfection arrangement, the object of the invention is achieved by a disinfection arrangement for a medical equipment carrier, in particular a modular equipment carrier, wherein the disinfection arrangement has the following:

• A temporarily activatable cover which defines a process space in the equipment carrier and is displaceable between at least one cleaning position in which the process space is closed and a normal operating position in which access to the process space is permitted,
• At least one active cleaning unit, in particular a UV-emitting cleaning unit or an ozone-emitting cleaning unit, and
• - A sensor unit that monitors a disinfection process.

The object of the disclosure is completely solved in this way.

In accordance with the invention, the disinfection arrangement permits a cleaning of the equipped equipment carrier together with the equipment received thereon. This can be done at least partially automated. The manual cleaning effort can be reduced.

The cover can be opened or closed similarly to a curtain or a roller shutter. When closed, the cover limits the process space. The process space is provided by the equipment carrier itself. In other words, it is not necessary to remove or dismantle the equipment from the equipment rack to clean them separately. Rather, the assembled equipment carrier can already be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.

The disinfection arrangement is particularly suitable for medical equipment carriers that are used in a medical application environment. These include, for example, an operating room, a treatment room, an intensive care unit, a normal ward, a guard station and the like. The device carrier is usually part of a mobile equipment cart or a ceiling supply unit.

The device carrier is constructed as an example shelf-like and has, for example, levels, floors or mounting bracket, where appropriate equipment can be added.

The at least one active cleaning unit is preferably antimicrobially active and / or antiseptic. This may include that the cleaning unit is effective against bacteria, spores, fungi and / or viruses. In this way, an effective disinfection or decontamination can take place.

The at least one active cleaning unit is designed as part of the disinfection arrangement. This may include a spatial coupling, at least one functional coupling. Preferably, the disinfection arrangement is designed as an assembly which can be coupled to the medical equipment carrier. In this way, the medical equipment carrier can be provided with an integrated cleaning function and / or disinfection function.

The sensor unit may comprise at least one sensor. The sensor unit is configured, for example, to determine a radiation intensity (light intensity) and / or an ozone concentration in the process space. In this way, about a current cleaning state can be monitored.

Preferably, the disinfecting arrangement is designed for dry cleaning. This includes, for example, a disinfection with UV radiation and / or a disinfection by ozone. In the context of this embodiment, a cleaning process does not necessarily mean a mechanical cleaning process. For example, cleaning involves disinfection and / or decontamination, which need not necessarily be performed as wet cleaning and / or mechanical cleaning.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the disinfection arrangement comprises a UV radiation-emitting cleaning unit and an ozone-emitting cleaning unit. Accordingly, two purification units are preferably provided, which can be combined with each other. In this way, the cleaning effect / disinfecting effect can be improved.

By way of example, the UV radiation allows easy disinfection of surfaces that are "visible" from the perspective of a UV radiation source. It is understood that in principle not directly "visible" areas for the UV radiation can be reached, for example by reflection. Nevertheless, a coupling with a disinfection by ozone or comparable gases offers itself. The ozone can flow through the process area and thus reach poorly visible or hidden areas.

The coupling of the two cleaning units can thus improve the cleaning effect / disinfecting effect, especially in hard to reach areas.

According to a further embodiment of the disinfection arrangement, the cover comprises a curtain or roller shutter, wherein the cover in the cleaning position covers at least one side of the device carrier.

By way of example, the equipment carrier has a basically cuboidal or cube-shaped construction, which comprises different floors or floors, at least one side (referred to here as the front side) being accessible. On the floors equipment is added. Preferably, at least one lateral side is accessible in addition to the front side. By way of example, at least three sides of the device carrier are accessible at least in sections. The basically accessible in normal operation pages are covered in the cleaning position of the cover by this. In this way, the process room for disinfection is closed. Preferably, the cover accordingly has an upper housing portion, from which the curtain or roller shutter can be extended starting. It is also conceivable to use laterally retractable shutters or similar covers. In principle, a cover by means of doors, sectional doors and the like is also conceivable.

It is essential that the cover defines a temporary process space that is used for the cleaning process. The at least one active cleaning unit is coupled to the process space in order to clean / disinfect the equipment carrier as well as optionally recorded equipment in the process space.

According to a further embodiment of the disinfection arrangement, the cover is designed as a double-hull cover and provided with an outer layer and an inner layer, wherein the outer layer is designed as a protective layer and the inner layer as a process layer. According to at least some embodiments, the outer layer is designed as a disposable layer.

In this way, the process space can be defined even more precisely. By way of example, the outer layer may comprise a protective film. By contrast, the inner layer can be more elaborate, in particular in order to adequately seal the process space. Basically, the cover may have solid elements, such as closure members, shutter blades or the like. However, the cover can also have flexible elements, such as fabrics, foils or the like.

It is conceivable that both the outer layer and the inner layer are each designed as a curtain of flexible elements. However, it is also conceivable to make about the inner layer of solid elements and perform the outer layer as a protective layer of flexible elements.

In accordance with at least some example embodiments, the outer layer is configured as a disposable layer. This may include, for example, a film tube or a film web, which are provided with a predetermined breaking point in the form of a tear-off. In this way, the outer layer can be removed in a simple manner after each cleaning process. This has the advantage that the effort to clean the disinfection arrangement itself reduces.

According to a further embodiment of the disinfection arrangement, the cover is adapted to the functioning of the at least one cleaning unit. By way of example, the cover is provided at least in sections with a reflective coating. Alternatively or additionally, the cover is at least partially provided with elements for targeted fluid guidance.

If the cover is designed as a double-hull cover, an intermediate region between the outer layer and the inner layer can be used for fluid guidance by way of example. Accordingly, by way of example, the inner layer may be provided with a perforation, with openings, nozzles and similar elements for fluid guidance and distribution.

The reflective coating is preferably adapted to the wavelengths of the UV radiation used. The reflective coating is preferably applied to an inside of the cover that faces the process space.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the cover is provided at least in sections with a coating which is at least antimicrobially effective or reflective for electromagnetic radiation. The antimicrobial effectiveness can be brought about by the addition of silver ions or similar measures. Other coatings with antimicrobial efficacy may include, for example, zinc, copper, and the like.

According to a further exemplary embodiment of the disinfection arrangement, the cover is provided, at least in sections, with a perforation for directed ozone guidance. The perforation may, on the one hand, comprise outlet openings for the ozone gas. In principle, the cover may be provided with elements which ensure the desired circulation of the ozone or another process gas.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the disinfection arrangement further comprises a coating which is at least partially applied to the equipment carrier, wherein the coating is at least antimicrobially effective or reflective designed for electromagnetic radiation. Preferably, the coating is both antimicrobial effective and reflective for electromagnetic radiation. It is also conceivable to provide certain sections with an antimicrobial coating and other sections with a reflective coating.

According to a further embodiment of the disinfection arrangement, the cleaning unit emitting UV radiation has at least one UV radiation source, preferably a plurality of distributed UV radiation sources. Preferably, the at least one UV radiation source is configured to emit electromagnetic radiation in the UV-C range. UV-C radiation usually comprises waves in the range of 100 to 280 nm. In this range, it is possible to select specific wavelengths which have antimicrobial activity.

Several UV radiation sources can be distributed approximately as an array on the equipment carrier. In principle, it is also conceivable to provide UV radiation sources on the cover itself, for example on a suitably shaped roller shutters. It is basically conceivable to distribute the light of a UV radiation source via optical fibers. Preferably, a plurality of UV radiation sources is provided in order to directly or indirectly reach as many surfaces of the device carrier or of the devices that are to be disinfected, even in the case of an already equipped device carrier.

According to a further exemplary embodiment of the disinfection arrangement, the ozone-emitting cleaning unit comprises at least one ozone generator which comprises a high-voltage generator or a UV-C radiation source. It is understood that several ozone generators can be used. Nevertheless, according to alternative embodiments, it is conceivable to provide a single ozone generator and to make it usable for a plurality of disinfection arrangements, that is to say for a plurality of device carriers spaced apart from one another.

The ozone generator can be configured by way of example as a so-called ionizer. There are known as high-voltage ionizers. In addition, ionizers are known which comprise UV radiation sources, wherein the emitted radiation is ionizing.

According to a further embodiment, the disinfection arrangement further comprises a ventilation unit, which causes a defined fluid circulation in the process space. The ventilation unit ensures that the desired circulation of the process gas, in particular the ozone, results. The ventilation unit is optionally coupled to a conduit system comprising outflow openings and the like.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the disinfection arrangement further comprises devices for heat removal or for process gas removal. In this way, on the one hand, excess heat can be dissipated. Furthermore, the process gas used for cleaning / disinfection can be removed in a defined manner in order to ensure a desired fluid flow.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the cover is coupled to at least one switch, which is designed approximately as a contact switch, light barrier or the like. In this way it is ensured that the cleaning process / disinfection process can only start when the cover is closed, ie in the cleaning position. Only then is the process space sufficiently limited or sealed to the outside. Thus, an inadvertent activation of the disinfection arrangement outside a cleaning process is effectively prevented.

According to a further embodiment, the disinfection arrangement further comprises a control unit for controlling a disinfection process, wherein the control unit is preferably provided or coupled with a communication interface. In this way, the disinfection arrangement can be computer-controlled automatically controlled. Nevertheless, a manual operation is conceivable. The control unit allows monitoring of the treatment process, in particular the Monitoring of operating parameters or the like. Furthermore, a documentation of the disinfection or cleaning is possible.

By way of example, the disinfection arrangement can be coupled via the communication interface with a hospital information system, an OR control system, a higher-level home automation control system or the like. Furthermore, an operator interface is preferably provided which comprises control elements, display elements and the like. Preferably, the control unit is coupled to the sensor unit and the cleaning units in order to control the disinfection process in the desired manner.

The object of the invention is further achieved by a medical equipment carrier, in particular a device trolley or a ceiling supply unit, wherein the equipment carrier is provided with a disinfection arrangement, which is designed according to at least one of the embodiments described herein. The device carrier is preferably a modular equipment carrier which can be flexibly configured.

The design as equipment cart arises when the equipment carrier is coupled to a chassis. The design as a ceiling supply unit results when the equipment rack is added to the ceiling side.

Regarding the device system, the object of the invention is achieved by a medical device system with a device carrier designed according to an embodiment described herein, wherein the device system is modular and comprises components selected from the group comprising medical devices, medical instruments, includes corresponding accessories, as well as connecting cables, and wherein the components are accommodated on the equipment carrier and can be disinfected by means of the disinfection arrangement.

The disinfection process comprises in particular a disinfection of outer surfaces of the recorded equipment. The devices may be devices of gastroenterology, for example. The devices may include exemplary control elements for endoscopic image acquisition. Furthermore, equipment for minimally invasive surgery are conceivable. The equipment may include light sources for medical imaging. It is conceivable to include camera platforms, light sources, insufflators, irrigation pumps, aspiration pumps, high-frequency generators and similar medical devices on the equipment carrier.

Such devices usually need to be regularly cleaned and disinfected. This applies in particular when used in the immediate or indirect surgical environment.

Modern operating theaters have a variety of installations and additional equipment. In particular, various equipment is required to equip an operating room for minimally invasive surgery. These devices are usually added to standardized equipment carriers, which are associated with equipment trolley or ceiling supply units. In this way, the required clarity in the operating room continues to be ensured. Nevertheless, this brings with it certain challenges in cleaning and disinfection.

The disinfection arrangement allows cleaning and disinfection of the equipment in its mounted / installed state on the equipment rack, preferably already in the operating room.

Furthermore, the object of the disclosure is achieved by using a disinfection arrangement according to one of the embodiments described herein for disinfecting a device carrier in a medical application environment, in particular in an operating room or a treatment room.

It is understood that the features of the invention mentioned above and those yet to be explained below can be used not only in the particular combination indicated, but also in other combinations or in isolation, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of several preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. Show it:

1 a highly simplified schematic perspective view of a device carrier;

2 a simplified schematic side view of a ceiling supply unit;

3 a simplified schematic side view of a device cart;

4 a simplified schematic view of a populated equipment carrier;

5 a simplified schematic view of a populated equipment carrier with an extended cover;

6 one opposite 5 modified embodiment of a device carrier with a closed cover;

7 a simplified schematic partial view of a disinfecting arrangement with a double-hull cover;

8th a further simplified schematic partial view of a disinfection arrangement with respect to the representation in 7 modified double-hull cover;

9 a highly simplified schematic block diagram of a medical device system, which is provided with a disinfecting device;

10 a highly simplified schematic view of a disinfection arrangement with UV radiation sources;

11 a further simplified schematic view of a disinfecting arrangement with elements for fluid guidance; and

12 Yet another schematic highly simplified representation of a disinfection arrangement with a cover that includes a disposable curtain or disposable curtain.

1 illustrates a total simplified with a highly simplified schematic representation 10 designated equipment carrier in a perspective view obliquely from above.

The equipment carrier 10 is designed as a whole shelf-like or console-like and has a frame 12 on. The frame 12 defines at least one level. The frame 12 is exemplary in subjects 14 . 16 . 18 . 20 divided, which have corresponding floors 22 are delimited from each other. Instead of continuous floors 22 it is also conceivable to provide mounting bracket or the like to accommodate built-in appliances.

Furthermore, in 1 With 26 a functional housing indicated, the rear of the equipment rack 10 is provided. The functional housing 26 For example, it is configured to receive utility lines, communication lines, power supplies, and similar components to which the equipment contained in the compartments is connected 14 . 16 18 . 20 are included.

The in 1 deliberately simplified device carrier shown 10 can be an example of a ceiling supply unit 30 be in 2 is shown greatly simplified. Furthermore, the device carrier 10 Part of a equipment cart 40 be in 3 is shown in a greatly simplified form.

In the 2 shown ceiling supply unit 30 For example, it is movably received on a ceiling, wherein supply lines, communication lines and the like can also be connected via the ceiling. This causes the ceiling supply unit 30 Overall, the floor of the room is not blocked or not occupied. This is often desired, especially in operating theaters, in order to maintain the desired order and clarity. The equipment carrier 10 puts at the ceiling supply unit 30 console-like recordings for devices ready.

The ceiling supply unit 30 has, for example, attachment arms 32 on, which are articulated. Overall, the ceiling supply unit 30 similar to a robot as part of the through the mounting arms 32 given possibilities are moved.

In 3 is the equipment carrier 10 Part of a equipment cart 40 , The equipment cart 40 is with a landing gear 42 Mistake. In other words, the trolley is ground bound. By contrast, the ceiling supply unit 30 cover bound. trolley 40 find similar to ceiling supply units 30 widespread in the medical environment.

The ceiling supply unit 30 according to 2 as well as the equipment cart 40 according to 3 are each with a disinfection arrangement 50 provided whose components are exemplary in functional housings 26 are included, with the device carrier 10 is coupled.

By way of example, the disinfection arrangement comprises 50 a first cleaning unit 52 and a second cleaning unit 54 , At the first cleaning unit 52 it is an example of a UV-emitting cleaning unit, wherein the UV radiation is used for disinfection purposes. At the second cleaning unit 54 it is an example of an ozone generating cleaning unit 54 , wherein the ozone is usable for cleaning and disinfection purposes.

Another component of the disinfection arrangement 50 is a sensor unit 56 , which is designed to monitor the disinfection process.

The disinfection arrangement 50 is always on the equipment carrier 10 taken or coupled with this so that a need for cleaning and / or disinfection can be made. The disinfection arrangement 50 is to designed, the device carrier 10 at least partially cleaned together with any potentially attached equipment. This is preferably done without extensive manual cleaning operations.

Under a cleaning process in the sense of this disclosure is to be understood in particular a disinfection.

For illustrative purposes, reference will be made in this context to the 4 . 5 and 6 directed. 4 shows a partially equipped equipment carrier 10 , On the equipment carrier 10 are devices 60 . 62 . 64 . 66 intended. The devices 60 . 62 . 64 . 66 can be devices for minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment. It may be medical imaging devices, medical instrument control devices, fluid delivery and / or removal devices, and the like.

Such a stocked equipment carrier 10 can also be used in a medical environment in which a recurrent and intensive disinfection is required. By way of example, reference is made in this connection to operating theaters, treatment rooms, intensive care units, guard stations and to normal wards.

The disinfection arrangement 50 includes an example of an operator interface 68 , which includes corresponding displays for outputting information and input elements for user input. Via the user interface 68 a cleaning process / disinfection process can be initiated and monitored.

To those on the equipment carrier 10 recorded devices 60 . 62 . 64 . 66 To be able to clean as efficiently and reliably as possible, it is proposed to the device carrier 10 with a cover 70 to provide that at least one side 74 of the device carrier 10 covers. The equipment carrier 10 , see. also 1 , is accessible from at least one side. The equipment carrier 10 according to 4 has an accessible front page 74 on. It is also conceivable lateral sides of the device carrier 10 to make accessible. Accordingly, the cover 70 at least one page 74 of the device carrier 10 assigned.

It is also conceivable the cover 70 to design such that several sides of the device carrier 10 or even the entire equipment rack 10 through the cover 70 can be housed for the disinfection process. The cover 70 includes an example with 72 designated housing, which is an upper side of the device carrier 10 assigned.

Based on 5 and 6 becomes a closed state of the cover 70 illustrated. The closed state may also be referred to as a cleaning state or cleaning position. On the other hand, the in 4 shown opened state as normal operating state or normal operating position.

In the state according to 4 are the devices 60 . 62 . 64 . 66 available. In the according to the 5 and 6 illustrated state is a process space 76 on or in the equipment carrier 10 Are defined. The cover 70 in the extended state limits the process space 76 ready. Concealed components of the device carrier 10 as well as recorded equipment are in the 5 and 6 shown in dashed lines.

According to the in 5 illustrated embodiment includes the cover 70 a curtain 80 , Generally, the curtain can 80 be designed foil-like or tissue-like, so sufficiently flexible. In the 6 illustrated cover 70 includes, by way of example, a roller shutter 84 , By way of example, the roller shutter 84 also be referred to as a member gate.

An advantage of limiting the process space 76 through the cover 70 is that in the process room 76 a more intensive disinfection can take place than with the cover open 70 it is possible. In this way it is ensured that even without mechanical intervention, such as without wiping disinfection or the like, a sufficiently good decontamination and cleaning effect is achieved.

Furthermore, the cover allows 70 an efficient disinfection with justifiable energy expenditure or material expenditure. In the process room 76 a process atmosphere can be created that improves the disinfecting effect.

With reference to the 7 and 8th , the simplified schematic partial representations of the disinfection arrangement 50 show different embodiments of the cover 70 illustrated.

In the 7 and 8th is the cover 70 each designed as a double-hull cover.

7 shows a disinfection arrangement 50 whose cover 70 a double curtain 80 includes. At the housing 72 the cover 70 is a dispensing mechanism 86 arranged. By way of example, the dispensing mechanism comprises 86 two roles 88 . 90 that are offset from one another. The roles 88 . 90 can also be called magazines. The roles 88 . 90 each wear a layer 94 . 96 the cover 70 ,

In 7 is an outer layer with 94 designated. An inner location is with 96 designated. The outer location 94 and the inner situation 96 are spaced apart, with the inner layer 96 the process room 76 limited. The inner situation 96 is between the process room 76 , ie the interior of the device carrier 10 , and the outer situation 94 arranged.

Exemplary is at least the inner situation 94 of the curtain 80 on its inside with a coating 98 Mistake. When coating 98 it may in principle be a reflective coating that reflects, for example, UV radiation, in particular UV-C radiation. Furthermore, the coating can 98 alternatively or additionally be antimicrobial effective.

For the outer layer 94 of the curtain 80 is a holder 100 intended. For the inner situation 96 of the curtain 80 is a holder 102 intended. The holders 100 . 102 are each in one of the roles 88 . 90 spaced area of the equipment cart 10 intended. The holders 100 . 102 can also be referred to as an opponent. At the holders 100 . 102 can the outer layer 94 and the inner situation 96 be latched or engaged. That way, the curtain can 80 be effective and sufficiently tightly closed.

Preferably, at least one of the holders 100 . 102 with a switch 104 coupled, which signals when the curtain 80 in the holder 100 . 102 is engaged. Thus, it can be ensured that the cleaning process / disinfection process is started only when the curtain 80 closed is.

It is understood that even with a design of the cover 70 with only a single-layered curtain 80 or a single-layer roller shutter 84 a design with a holder or a catch is conceivable. Furthermore, in this design, a switch may be provided which detects whether the cover 70 closed is.

Similar to in 7 also has the in 8th illustrated cover 70 a double hull design, with a double roller shutter 84 is provided. At the housing 72 is a dispensing mechanism 106 included, the exemplary roles 108 . 110 which has an outer layer 114 and an inner situation 116 of the shutter 84 assigned.

In particular, the internal situation 116 of the shutter 84 can at least partially with a coating 118 be provided that is at least antimicrobially effective or UV-reflective.

Further, the cover 70 also in the design of the 8th a holder 120 for the outer layer 114 and a holder 122 for the inner situation 116 assigned. At least one of the holders 120 . 122 can with a switch 124 be coupled, which detects whether the cover 70 is actually closed. In this way, a malfunction of the disinfection arrangement 50 effectively prevented.

It is understood that in the 7 and 8th embodiments shown can also be combined with each other. For example, it is conceivable to have a cover 70 to use, having an inner layer comprising a roller shutter, wherein also an outer layer is provided, which includes a curtain, that is designed to be flexible.

The in the 7 and 8th shown double arrangement has the advantage that the outer layer 94 . 114 as protection for the inner situation 96 . 116 can serve. This simplifies the handling of the disinfection arrangement 50 clear. On the other hand, the inner situation 96 . 116 the process room 76 effectively limit or complete in order to carry out the disinfection process there with high efficiency and effectiveness.

9 illustrates a total of using a schematically simplified block diagram 130 designated medical device system. The device system 130 is in a medical application environment 128 For example, in an operating room or treatment room.

The medical device system 130 includes a device carrier 10 which can basically be configured in the manner already described above. In particular, the device carrier 10 a trolley 40 or a ceiling supply unit 30 assigned. On the equipment carrier 10 are medical devices 60 . 62 . 64 . 66 added.

The equipment carrier 10 is a cover 70 assigned, for example, an outer layer 94 and an inner situation 96 includes. The cover 70 is part of a disinfection arrangement 50 , The inner situation 96 defines a process space 76 in which the equipment 60 . 62 . 64 . 66 can be disinfected or cleaned.

In the manner already described above, the disinfection arrangement comprises 50 a cleaning unit 52 , For example, at least one UV radiation source 152 includes. Further, a cleaning unit 54 provided, for example, at least one ozone generator 154 includes. Next to it is a sensor unit 56 provided, the at least one sensor 156 includes. At the sensor 156 By way of example, this is a sensor for measuring the intensity of UV radiation in the process space 76 , Alternatively or additionally, a sensor 156 designed to achieve a concentration of the ozone generator 154 generated ozone in the process room 76 to record and monitor.

The disinfection arrangement 50 can also be a ventilation unit 160 include, for example, at least one fan 162 having. The fan 162 may be a fluid flow in or around the process space 76 cause. The fluid flow provides for a desired distribution of the ozone and thus for a uniform disinfecting effect.

In addition, the medical device system includes 130 according to 9 a control unit 132 that the operator interface 68 assigned. The control unit 132 is an example of an interface 134 as well as a control line 136 with the cleaning units 52 . 54 , with the sensor unit 56 and, if available, with the ventilation unit 160 connected. In this way, the disinfection process can be monitored and controlled.

In 9 is also with 140 a parent control device indicated. The control device 140 may exemplarily be part of a hospital management system or hospital information system. The control device may be part of an OR control system. Furthermore, connections can exist to a higher-level home automation in the building.

A data exchange or a coupling of the control unit 132 with the control device 140 has the further advantage that cleaning processes can be safely documented. In this way, the device carrier 10 as well as the recorded devices 60 . 62 . 64 . 66 be demonstrably disinfected.

In 9 is also with 148 a media interface 148 indicated. The media interface 148 can be used as an example to dissipate excess heat or to remove exhaust air. Via the media interface 148 However, fluids, such as disinfectant gases or the like, can be supplied. Accordingly, the media interface includes 148 at least one line 150 , Also the media interface 148 is according to at least exemplary embodiments with the control unit 132 coupled.

The medical device system 130 is flexible and modular. In particular, the devices can 60 . 62 . 64 and 66 be put together flexibly, depending on the current requirement. Nevertheless, the disinfection arrangement allows 50 regardless of the current configuration of the medical device system 130 a safe and effective disinfection treatment.

10 illustrated by a highly simplified schematic representation of one with a disinfection arrangement 50 coupled device carrier 10 an embodiment of a cleaning unit 52 containing a variety of UV radiation sources 152 is provided. Exemplary are the radiation sources 152 designed as UV-emitting diodes and so on the equipment carrier 10 recorded that as complete and uniform irradiation with UV radiation, in particular with UV-C radiation is possible. In this context, it is beneficial if the cover 70 at least partially provided with a UV-reflective coating, cf. the coating 98 . 118 at the curtain 80 as well as the roller shutter 84 in the 7 and 8th ,

In addition, however, it is advantageous if the device carrier 10 at least partially coated. In 10 is for example a side wall 166 , but also a floor 22 , with such a coating 168 Mistake.

Thus, it is also possible to irradiate non-directly irradiable sections and regions with the UV radiation, which is fundamentally antimicrobial.

11 Illustrates in a similar way with reference to a schematic, highly simplified representation of a device carrier an embodiment of a cleaning unit 54 that has an ozone generator 154 includes. The ozone generator 154 is designed to generate ozone. It is also conceivable the disinfection arrangement 50 to couple with a corresponding port, through which ozone can be supplied from an external ozone generator.

The ozone generator 14 is exemplary with a ventilation unit 160 so coupled that results in a regulated fluid flow or a regulated gas flow, cf. the block arrows 172 . 174 in 11 ,

Examples are holes or recesses for this purpose 178 . 180 provided, for example, in the inner layer 96 . 116 the cover 70 are formed. Accordingly, the outer layer is used 94 . 114 the cover 70 as a limitation for the fluid, in particular for the gas.

It is basically conceivable the cover 70 at least partially with a perforation or perforation 182 to provide, so the process room 76 The ozone can flow through it as evenly as possible. In this way results in a uniform disinfecting effect.

Furthermore, in 11 With 186 a deduction indicated that serves for the removal of process gases. The deduction 186 can also be used to dissipate heat. The deduction 186 is exemplary with the media interface 148 coupled.

It is advantageous according to some embodiments, a cleaning unit 52 , which works on the basis of UV radiation, as well as a cleaning unit 54 , which works on the basis of ozone, to couple with each other. In this way, even with differently equipped equipment carriers 10 the desired disinfecting effect can be achieved.

12 illustrated by a further schematically simplified representation of one with a disinfection arrangement 50 provided equipment carrier 10 another exemplary embodiment of a cover 70 , The cover 70 includes a curtain 80 , Thus, a flexible cover, which may be designed about tissue-like or foil-like. In this context, the related to the 5 and 7 referenced embodiments.

It is preferred according to further exemplary embodiments, the curtain 80 , at least one outer layer of the curtain 80 to design for single use or as a disposable component. Accordingly, it is conceivable to provide roll material, that is, a plurality of sections 190 . 192 that are gradually being used to the process space 76 to limit.

In 12 is with 192 an already used section, which can be removed and disposed of. By way of example, a perforation line or tear line is provided for this purpose, so that the section 192 simply from the following section 190 can be separated. The section 190 is currently used to process space 76 delineate. The curtain 80 may be designed in particular tubular or web-shaped. A tubular curtain 80 Can be used to the equipment rack 10 on its peripheral sides 12 completely cover. Depending on the design of the device carrier 10 it may be sufficient, just one side with the curtain 80 cover. Accordingly, the curtain can 80 then be designed in a web shape.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102014101999 A1 [0004]
• DE 102012111260 A1 [0004]
• EP 2058911 A1 [0004]

Claims (15)

Disinfection arrangement for a medical equipment carrier ( 10 ), in particular a modular equipment carrier ( 10 ), the disinfection arrangement ( 50 ) Comprises: - a temporarily activatable cover ( 70 ) in the equipment carrier ( 10 ) a process space ( 76 ) and between at least one cleaning position in which the process space ( 76 ) is closed, and a normal operating position is displaced, in which an access to the process space ( 76 ), - at least one active cleaning unit ( 52 . 54 ), in particular a UV radiation emitting cleaning unit ( 52 ) or an ozone-releasing purification unit ( 54 ), and - a sensor unit ( 56 ), which monitors a disinfection process. Disinfecting device according to claim 1, comprising: - a UV radiation emitting cleaning unit ( 52 ), and - an ozone-releasing purification unit ( 54 ). Disinfecting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the cover ( 70 ) a curtain ( 80 ) or shutters ( 84 ) and in the cleaning position at least one side ( 74 ) of the device carrier ( 10 ) obscured. Disinfecting device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover ( 70 ) designed as a double-hull cover and with an outer layer ( 94 ; 114 ) and with an inner layer ( 96 ; 116 ), wherein the outer layer as protective layer ( 94 ; 114 ) and the internal situation ( 96 ; 116 ) is designed as a process layer, and wherein the outer layer ( 94 ; 114 ) is preferably designed as a disposable position. Disinfecting device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover ( 70 ) to the operation of the cleaning unit ( 52 . 54 ) is adapted and in particular at least partially with a reflective coating ( 98 . 118 ) or at least in sections with elements for targeted fluid guidance ( 172 . 174 ) is provided. Disinfecting device according to claim 5, wherein the cover ( 70 ) at least in sections with a coating ( 98 . 118 ) which is at least antimicrobially effective or reflective to electromagnetic radiation. Disinfecting device according to claim 5, wherein the cover ( 70 ) at least in sections with a perforation ( 182 ) is provided for directed ozone management. Disinfecting device according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a coating ( 168 ), at least in sections on the equipment carrier ( 10 ), wherein the coating ( 168 ) is at least antimicrobially effective or reflective designed for electromagnetic radiation. Disinfecting device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the UV radiation emitting cleaning unit ( 52 ) at least one UV radiation source ( 156 ), preferably a plurality of distributed UV radiation sources ( 156 ), having. Disinfecting device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the ozone-emitting cleaning unit ( 54 ) at least one ozone generator ( 154 ) comprising a high voltage generator or a UV-C radiation source. Disinfecting device according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a ventilation unit ( 160 ), which defines a defined fluid circulation in the process space ( 76 ) causes. Disinfecting device according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a control unit ( 132 ) for controlling a disinfection process, wherein the control unit ( 132 ) preferably with a communication interface ( 134 ) or coupled. Medical device carrier ( 10 ), in particular equipment trolleys ( 40 ) or ceiling supply unit ( 30 ), with a disinfection arrangement ( 50 ) according to any one of the preceding claims. Medical device system with a device carrier ( 10 ) according to claim 13, wherein the device system is modular and components ( 60 . 62 . 64 . 66 ) selected from the group comprising medical devices, medical instruments, related accessories, and connecting leads, and wherein the components ( 60 . 62 . 64 . 66 ) on the equipment carrier ( 10 ) and by means of the disinfection arrangement ( 50 ) are disinfectable. Use of a disinfection arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 12 for the disinfection of a device carrier ( 10 ) in a medical application environment ( 128 ), especially in an operating room or a treatment room.

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