摘要 |
<p>Apparatus for washing and disinfecting endoscopes comprises a housing (4) defining a chamber and a re-entrant lid (2) designed to be covered by disinfectant when the chamber is filled with disinfectant. Pipework connects disinfectant containers (A-E) to the chamber and an ultraviolet steriliser (8) is disposed in the pipework. Valves (V1-V14) are also disposed in the pipework to control the flow of liquid therethrough and sealable quick release connectors (24-26) connect the pipework to hot (H) and cold (C) water supplies and a drain (D). When released, the apparatus is sealed from external connectors. The apparatus enables the whole system including the chamber containing the endoscopes to be disinfected in an efficient and reliable manner.</p> |