Automated endoscope reprocessor connection integrity testing
First Claim
1. A method of detecting proper connection of fixtures to one or more channels in an endoscope, the endoscope having a first opening into at least of the channels, the method comprising the steps of:
- placing the endoscope at the first opening into a liquid;
having a gas within the at least one channel;
drawing a vacuum on the gas through a second opening into the at least one channel and thereby drawing some of the liquid into the at least one channel;
detecting for air leaking into the at least one channel.
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Abstract
A method detects proper connection of fixtures to one or more channels in an endoscope during a cleaning or disinfection procedure. The endoscope has a first opening into one of its channels. The method includes the steps of placing the endoscope at the first opening in a liquid while leaving a gas within the channel, drawing a vacuum on the gas through a second opening into the channel and thereby drawing some of the liquid into the channel, and detecting for air leaking into the channel.
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1. A method of detecting proper connection of fixtures to one or more channels in an endoscope, the endoscope having a first opening into at least of the channels, the method comprising the steps of:
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placing the endoscope at the first opening into a liquid;
having a gas within the at least one channel;
drawing a vacuum on the gas through a second opening into the at least one channel and thereby drawing some of the liquid into the at least one channel;
detecting for air leaking into the at least one channel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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