A61L2202/24

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UV DECONTAMINATION OF RESPIRATORS
20230158185 · 2023-05-25 · ·

A filtering facepiece respirator decontamination device includes an enclosure defining a UV irradiation chamber, at least one UV lamp positioned in the irradiation chamber, a moveable drawer comprising a platform for positioning a respirator, wherein the moveable drawer can move to a closed position in the respirator positioned on the platform is located in the irradiation chamber, a switch for detecting that the drawer is in the closed position, and a controller for activating the at least one UV lamp based on the switch detecting that the drawer is in the closed position.

STERILIZATION CASE FOR SURGICAL DEVICE
20230158186 · 2023-05-25 ·

The present disclosure is related to a self-contained medical grade case for sterilizing surgical devices, for example surgical loupes, utilizing UV-C germicidal light while also protecting the surgical devices from damage. In some embodiments, the case can thus ensure patient safety and prevent cross contamination.

STETHOSCOPE STERILIZATION DEVICE AND A METHOD THEREOF
20230158183 · 2023-05-25 ·

A stethoscope sterilization device is disclosed. A base unit adapted to accommodate a stethoscope. A diaphragm attachment assembled with the base unit, wherein the diaphragm attachment comprises an aperture, wherein the diaphragm attachment provides a surface for placing a diaphragm of the stethoscope. A heating element provided to heat the surface of the diaphragm to maintain a desirable temperature. A luminometer to monitor the diaphragm of the stethoscope for determining contamination in real-time. A dispensing unit positioned underneath the diaphragm attachment, wherein the dispensing unit is configured to dispense a disinfectant solution stored in a disinfectant reservoir over the surface of the diaphragm of the stethoscope for the sterilization via the aperture. A sponge placed over the base unit, wherein the sponge enables wiping off of excess disinfectant solution accumulated over the surface of the diaphragm of the stethoscope upon sterilization.

FOGGING DEVICE WITH DIFFERENT OPERATIONAL MODES FOR FOGGING ACCESSORIES AND RELATED METHODS
20230158191 · 2023-05-25 ·

A fogging system may include a fogging device including a fluid reservoir, a first fluid atomizer coupled to the fluid reservoir, and a processor configured to operate the first fluid atomizer to atomize fluid from the fluid reservoir in a first operating mode. The system may further include at least one fogging accessory removably attachable to the fogging device and comprising circuitry configured to identify a fogging accessory device type associated with the at least one fogging accessory, and a second fluid atomizer configured to atomize fluid from the fluid reservoir when the at least one fogging accessory is attached to the fogging device. The processor may be configured to detect the fogging accessory device type from the circuitry and switch to a second operating mode responsive to the detection, with the second operating mode being different than the first operating mode.

Method of using a sterilization wrap system

A method of using a sterilization wrap system including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the exterior panel being substantially opaque or having a first level of translucence, and an interior panel including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the interior panel having a level of translucence that is higher than the translucence of the exterior panel, the panels being joined together over at least a portion of their surfaces. Also disclosed is inspection of the sterilization wrap system for exterior panel breaches by looking for light passing through a panel facing the viewer.

Mobile sterilization apparatus and method for using the same

A sterilization cabinet, comprising a top panel, at least two side panels, and a floor panel forming a part of a chamber of the sterilization cabinet; at least one door connected to at least one of the at least two side panels of the sterilization cabinet; a vent formed in at least one of the two side panels; at least one first filter covering the vent and a filter cover configured to hold the first filter against the vent; a drain positioned in the floor panel, wherein the floor panel has a slope configured to cause condensate within the chamber to flow into the drain and wherein the drain is the only outlet for the condensate along the floor panel; and a second filter covering the drain such that condensate flowing into the drain passes through the second filter.

POINT OF CARE ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION SYSTEM

Hand held and portable disinfection units for use with patients having indwelling catheters or are hospitalized or under care in an intensive care unit.

Retainer for Positioning of Medical Instruments for Sterilization
20230114891 · 2023-04-13 · ·

A retainer device for positioning of medical instruments for cleaning and sterilization, including an elongated body portion with a first end and a second end, and a first end section positioned at the first end and a second end section positioned at the second end. Each of the first end section and the second end section includes a central opening and a gap connected to the central opening. Preferably, the end sections form a ring-like structure having a circular shape with the central opening and gap therein. The gap and the central opening are configured to receive a portion of a surgical instrument.

Accumulator apparatus for use in sterilization
11602575 · 2023-03-14 · ·

A decontamination system for a device, such as a lumen device, is provided. The decontamination system includes a terminal package defining a device receiving area. The terminal package includes a fluid inlet through which sterilant fluid can be delivered to the device receiving area. An accumulator apparatus is provided that is configured to switch between trapping sterilant fluid delivered into the device receiving area and delivering sterilant fluid to the device receiving area based on pressure changes in the device receiving area.

ENDOSCOPE CLEANING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, ENDOSCOPE CLEANING MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
20220336091 · 2022-10-20 · ·

A cleaning apparatus management unit manages the utilization status of a first cleaning apparatus that can clean an endoscope that has been manually cleaned in a procedure in which one or more steps are skipped and the utilization status of a second cleaning apparatus that can clean an endoscope that has been manually cleaned by performing all the steps. A reception unit receives step information indicating a completed step during the manual cleaning of the endoscope. When the received step information indicates a predetermined step that comes before a final step, an assignment processing unit determines a cleaning apparatus to be assigned to the endoscope based on the relationship between scheduled completion time of the manual cleaning when the implementation of the one or more steps that come after the predetermined step is skipped and the utilization status of a plurality of cleaning apparatuses managed by the cleaning apparatus management unit.