Patent ID: 7591198
Filing Date: 2009-09-22
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61M,G01N

Abstract:
1. A system for measuring particles generated from a medical device during simulated clinical applications, said apparatus comprising: a platform having at least one receptacle dimensioned to retain at least one of a medical device, pretest tubing, or test tubing, the at least one receptacle is a test receptacle that has at least one substantially straight portion configured for straightening said test tubing when disposed therein and at least one bent portion configured for bending said test tubing into a bent pathway when disposed therein; a pump fluidly coupled to a fluid pathway that is fluidly coupled to the pretest tubing and test tubing when disposed in said at least one receptacle so as to be capable of pumping fluid through said pretest tubing and test tubing; and a particle counter capable of being fluidly coupled to and downstream of said test tubing.