Patent ID: 8591668

Claim:
A system for washing and sterilising endoscopes having multiple channels held by a sheath, the system comprising: a case having a hermetic closure into which an endoscope is positioned, the case having an outlet connector for circulation; a machine detachably connectable to the case, the machine comprising: connectors having safety valves configured to connect with the multiple channels of the endoscope to inject liquids and gases for washing, sterilising, emptying and drying the multiple channels of the endoscope; at least one connector having a safety valve configured to connect to the inner space of the case to inject liquids and gases for washing, sterilising, emptying and drying the inner space of the case; a plurality of pumps, wherein a respective pump is connected to one of the multiple channels by a respective connector configured to connect with the multiple channels of the endoscope, and wherein a pump is connected to the inner space of the case by the at least one of the connectors configured to connect to the inner space of the case; and a tightness tester configured to inject sterile air into an area of the endoscope inside the sheath through one of the connectors to verify tightness; a device configured to control a water level inside the case, the device comprising a water level sensor; wherein the case is configured to be detachable from the machine after a working cycle of the machine and configured so that the inner space of the case remains in sterile conditions when the case is detached from the machine.