Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080215045 | Multi-Port Side-Fire Coagulator - An electrosurgical apparatus for coagulating tissue used in combination with an endoscope which includes an elongated flexible tube having a plurality of side-ports located therethrough. The tube extends through a working channel of the endoscope and an ionizable gas is supplied to the tube at or near the proximal end of the tube. A diffusing member directs the ionizable gas from the proximal end of the tube through each of the side-ports towards the tissue. An electrode is used for ionizing the gas prior to the gas exiting the side-ports. | 09-04-2008 |
20080236621 | INTEGRATED WASHER AND STERILIZER - A method and apparatus provides for cleaning and sterilizing a device in one machine. The method comprises the steps of: a) placing the device into a container; b) placing the container into a washing/sterilization apparatus; c) the washing/sterilization apparatus washing the device by applying a washing fluid to an interior of the container to wash the device; d) after washing the device, and without removing the device from the washing/sterilization apparatus, the washing/sterilization apparatus packaging the device in a bacteria impermeable package; e) the washing/sterilization apparatus sterilizing the device by exposing the device to a sterilizing vapor; and f) removing the device while it remains in the package whereby to preserve its sterility until use. | 10-02-2008 |
20080236631 | WASHER AND DECONTAMINATOR WITH LID CONTROL - A method and apparatus provide for automatically cleaning and decontaminating medical instruments. The method comprising the steps of: a) placing the medical instruments into a container after their use in a medical procedure; b) closing the container to seal the instruments inside whereby to prevent personnel contact with the instruments and any contaminants which might be thereon; c) inserting the sealed container into a washer/decontaminator and sealing the washer/decontaminator; d) the washer/decontaminator automatically opening the container and applying a washing fluid thereto to wash the instruments within the container; and e) the washer/decontaminator automatically applying a disinfectant to the container to disinfect the instruments whereby to allow safe handling thereof by personnel. | 10-02-2008 |
20080240979 | CONTAINER STERILIZER WITH LID CONTROL - A method and apparatus provides for sterilizing a device in a container. The method comprising the steps of: a) placing the device into the container; b) processing the device, the container and a lid for the container in a sterilization process with the lid separated from the container; and c) after sterilizing a contact surface on the container where the lid meets the container, and while maintaining the container and the lid in a sterile environment, placing the lid onto the container, whereby to prevent contamination of the device upon its removal from the container via contact with the contact surface. | 10-02-2008 |
20090107529 | DELIVERY OF FLUID TO MEDICAL DEVICE LUMENS - A method and device provide for delivering fluid for cleaning and/or decontamination to a lumen in a medical device. A tube having a plurality of openings therethrough is inserted into the lumen of the medical device the fluid is flowed through the tube, out of the openings and into the lumen. | 04-30-2009 |
20090110708 | ANIMATE TISSUE ANTISEPSIS - A method and device provide for inactivating microorganisms on tissue exposed through a surgical incision. The method includes the steps of: applying a coating of a solution comprising hydrogen peroxide to the tissue; and force drying the solution on the tissue so as to concentrate the solution on the tissue. The concentrated solution kills microorganisms. | 04-30-2009 |
20100063501 | MULTI-PORT SIDE-FIRE COAGULATOR - An electrosurgical apparatus for coagulating tissue used in combination with an endoscope which includes an elongated flexible tube having a plurality of side-ports located therethrough. The tube extends through a working channel of the endoscope and an ionizable gas is supplied to the tube at or near the proximal end of the tube. A diffusing member directs the ionizable gas from the proximal end of the tube through each of the side-ports towards the tissue. An electrode is used for ionizing the gas prior to the gas exiting the side-ports. | 03-11-2010 |
20100224224 | WASHER AND DECONTAMINATOR WITH LID CONTROL - A method and apparatus provide for automatically cleaning and decontaminating medical instruments. The method comprising the steps of: a) placing the medical instruments into a container after their use in a medical procedure; b) closing the container to seal the instruments inside whereby to prevent personnel contact with the instruments and any contaminants which might be thereon; c) inserting the sealed container into a washer/decontaminator and sealing the washer/decontaminator; d) the washer/decontaminator automatically opening the container and applying a washing fluid thereto to wash the instruments within the container; and e) the washer/decontaminator automatically applying a disinfectant to the container to disinfect the instruments whereby to allow safe handling thereof by personnel. | 09-09-2010 |