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Compositions, methods and apparatus for inhibiting fogging of endoscope lenses

  • US 5,518,502 A
  • Filed: 06/08/1994
  • Issued: 05/21/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/08/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for eliminating fogging of an endoscope lens which comprises:

  • introducing a distal end portion of an endoscope into a body;

    passing a fluid composition comprising polyalkylene oxide through a conduit in the endoscope; and

    contacting a lens associated with said distal end portion of said endoscope with the composition comprising polyoxyalkylene which has been passed through the conduit while said lens remains within the body.

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