Patent ID: 8939287
Filing Date: 2015-01-27
Classification: A61B,A61L

Abstract:
1. A single-use storage device for retaining endoscope valves with an endoscope, the storage device being resistant to cleaning and sterilization fluids, and the storage device comprising: a container portion configured to hold one or more endoscope valves; a closure portion, designed to engage with the container portion to form an enclosure around said endoscope valves; a plurality of apertures permitting fluid flow through the storage device; securing means to secure the closure portion to the container portion, the securing means arranged such that once the closure portion has been secured to the container portion using the securing means the closure portion and container portion cannot be separated without permanently disabling the securing means; and a connecting portion joining the container portion to the closure portion, the connecting portion comprising a flexible, elongate strap having a first end and a second end, the first end being attached to the container portion and the second end being attached to the closure portion, and the strap being arranged such that, in use, when the closure portion is secured to the container portion the elongate strap forms a loop around a part of said endoscope, the strap having a circular loop shape with a majority of the loop protruding away from the container portion and closure portion; the container portion includes a rim and the closure portion includes a rim, and wherein in use, when the closure portion is secured to the container portion, one or more openings are formed between said rim of the container portion and said rim of the closure portion.