ENDOSCOPE CLEANING BRUSH APPARATUS

摘要

A device (100) for cleaning and method of cleaning an endoscope distal end (128) is disclosed. The device (100) may include a sealed longitudinal chamber (110) that may contain a porous structure (132) with fluid, and a brush and a spring (121) loaded brush. A removable substantially airtight closure (146) may be removed to allow an endoscope distal end (128) to be placed into the longitudinal chamber (110) and contact the porous structure (132) and the brush prior to a full cleaning, thereby preventing contaminates from drying and hardening on the endoscope distal end (128) prior to a cleaning and sanitization process. The spring (121) loaded brush may be moved to clean portions of the endoscope distal end (128) including cavities such and tools including an elevator or lifter. A cap may be removed from a airtight connector (120) and a fluid source may be connected to the airtight connector (120) to assist in the endoscope (127) cleaning process.

主权项

1. A device comprising:
A longitudinal chamber with a first end and a second end, with an airtight connector at the second end configured to receive fluid into the longitudinal chamber, wherein the longitudinal chamber has an opening at the first end configured to admit an endoscope distal end; A porous structure within the longitudinal chamber; A bristle brush having a plurality of bristles positioned within the longitudinal chamber, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of bristles are configured to contact the endoscope distal end.