APPARATUS FOR RADIATION STERILIZATION OF ENDOSCOPES Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: medical engineering. SUBSTANCE: proposed apparatus comprises ionizing radiation source and conveyer. Ionizing radiation source is made in form of electron source having port closed by foil. Apparatus comprises power supply assembly with feeders for connection with electron source. Conveyer is made in form of thick-walled cover actuating by drive mechanism adapted to ensure simultaneously translational movement of endoscope to be sterilized in front of foil-covered port along endoscope axis and its rotary movement around same axis. EFFECT: reliable and quick sterilization of endoscopes. 1 dwg