Patent ID: 6797245
Filing Date: 2004-09-28
Classification: A61B,A61L

Abstract:
An endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus, comprising:a washing vessel configured to contain an endoscope, and having a depth such that the endoscope is immersible in a predetermined solution filled in the washing vessel; an openable and closable cover provided at an upper section of the washing vessel for covering an opening of the washing vessel; a first inner surface provided on the cover and set at a height such that the first inner surface is not brought into contact with an upper surface of the solution when the cover is closed and the endoscope is immersed in the solution filled in the washing vessel; a second inner surface provided on the cover and set at a height such that the second inner surface is brought into contact with the upper surface of the solution when the cover is closed and the endoscope is immersed in the solution filled in the washing vessel; and a supply outlet configured to supply the solution to the washing vessel, and provided at a position that is: (i) higher than the upper surface of the solution when the endoscope is immersed in the solution filled in the washing vessel so as not to be brought into contact with the upper surface of the solution filled in the washing vessel, and (ii) lower than the first inner surface.