Inventors:
Raymond Paul Oberleitner - Zimmerman MN, US
John E. Marxer - Eagan MN, US
Ward J. Sly - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Patricia M. Stanley - Minneapolis MN, US
Gregory Worsnick - Chaska MN, US
Kurt J. Weimer - Excelsior MN, US
Bruce D. Martin - Minneapolis MN, US
Mary Beth B. Henderson - Minneapolis MN, US
Bradley K. Onstad - Champlin MN, US
Assignee:
Minntech Corporation - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
G01N 21/41, G01N 21/00
Abstract:
A system for reprocessing and sterilizing a previously used endoscope having at least one lumen is disclosed. The reprocessing system includes a reaction chamber into which individual chemical components of a sterilant are transferred by pneumatic force. The system includes a central processor which controls the asynchronous reprocessing and sterilization of at least two endoscopes. A novel sterilant is also disclosed. Also disclosed is a combination of the sterilization device and the sterilant and methods of using the same.