Intraoperative endoscope cleaning system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11805968
APP PUB NO 20210127964A1
SERIAL NO

16690996

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Apparatus, systems, and methods for cleaning an endoscope during a procedure, are disclosed. One method comprises utilizing a trocar comprising a main body defining a cavity for receiving an endoscope, a wash orifice disposed in the main body and configured allow a flow of wash solution into the cavity, and a gas orifice disposed between the distal end of the main body and the wash orifice, the gas orifice configured allow a flow of gas into the cavity, the method comprising: washing the endoscope; drying the endoscope; and managing residual fluids on the endoscope or in the cavity, or both.

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BAYOU SURGICAL INC3762 SUNSET BLVD HOUSTON TX 77005

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Aluru, Rajitha Houston, US 14 210
Cohn, William Houston, US 46 411
Salazar, Jorge Houston, US 14 21
Sloss, Scott Houston, US 23 33
Umaru, Abdul Houston, US 9 14

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