Abstract: An endoscope system for delivering a fluid to a patient and retrieving for diagnostic purposes from the patient a specimen. The system includes an endoscope, a fluid container containing a fluid, and a first specimen container for receiving a specimen. The endoscope system has a first user selectable state and a second user selectable state, where the endoscope system in the first user selectable state is configured to automatically deliver the fluid from the fluid container to the patient and in the second user selectable state is configured to automatically retrieve a specimen from the patient and provide the specimen to the first specimen container.

Abstract: An endoscope (1) having a suction channel and a suction connector in communication with said suction channel, and a working channel through which a liquid may pass. A valve for diverting the suction through the sampling device through a sample container is provided. The endoscope (1) further includes an actuator (7) for propelling the liquid through said working channel.

Abstract: A sampling device (9) for the use with an endoscope (1) having a suction channel and a suction connector (4) in communication with said suction channel. The sampling device (9) is adapted for connection to the suction connector (4) and said sampling device (9) is adapted for connection to a vacuum source. The sampling device (9) is adapted for forming a rigid connection with said endoscope (1) when connected to the suction connector thereof (4).

Abstract: An endoscope system for delivering a fluid to a patient and retrieving for diagnostic purposes from the patient a specimen. The system includes an endoscope, a fluid container containing a fluid, and a first specimen container for receiving a specimen. The endoscope system has a first user selectable state and a second user selectable state, where the endoscope system in the first user selectable state is configured to automatically deliver the fluid from the fluid container to the patient and in the second user selectable state is configured to automatically retrieve a specimen from the patient and provide the specimen to the first specimen container.

Abstract: An endoscope (1) having a suction channel and a suction connector in communication with said suction channel, and a working channel through which a liquid may pass. A valve for diverting the suction through the sampling device through a sample container is provided. The endoscope (1) further includes an actuator (7) for propelling the liquid through said working channel.

Abstract: An assembly (100) for wetting a medical device (101) is provided. The assembly has a package (110) for a medical device (such as a catheter) and a compartment (155) for a fluid medium (such as a saline solution containing an antimicrobial agent). This assembly includes a device (160) for removing covering parts of a barrier-film The covering parts (171,172) of the barrier film are used to cover the inlet (130) to the package and the outlet (149) from the compartment prior to use. The barrier-film (170) also includes a pulling part (373,573) which is used for pulling at the covering parts. The film-removal device uses different mechanisms to remove the film For example a toothing mechanism (163,164), a swivel arm (361), a wedge-mechanism (561) and a screw-and-spindle mechanism (761) can be used.

Abstract: An assembly (100) for wetting a medical device (101) is provided. The assembly (100) comprises a compartment (120) for the fluid medium and a package (110) for a medical device (101). The fluid medium in the compartment (120) may be used for wetting a hydrophilic coating disposed at an outer surface of the medical device (101. The compartment (120) comprises an outlet (140) and the package (110) comprises an inlet (130) for the fluid medium. Prior to use, when the assembly (100) is in a storage-position, a gap between the outlet (140) and inlet (130) may be present. The outlet (140) and inlet (130) may both be closed by a barrier film (160) preventing contamination of the outlet (140) and inlet (130) prior to use. When the assembly (100) is to be used, the barrier film (160) is removed thereby opening the outlet (140) and inlet (130). The removal of the barrier film (160) may be connected to the opening of the package (110) such that the package (110) is opened as the barrier film (160) is removed.

Abstract: The invention provides a film dressing made of a flexible film with opposite inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface is adhesive and can be applied e.g. to cover a wound. The flexible film is supported by a removable support layer which is bonded to the outer surface of the flexible film. To facilitate separation of the support layer from the flexible film, a tap is attached to the support layer in a non-linear interface zone. The non-linearity supports easy separation and thereby reduces the risk of separation of the flexible film from the wound during separation of the support layer from the flexible film.

Abstract: A device for stimulating the healing of a wound comprises a separating means having a fluid inlet and a gas outlet. The separating means may constitute a collecting container for collecting fluid pumped from the wound. A pump for applying negative pressure comprises pump head and a drive unit. The pump head is connected to the gas outlet of the separating means, and the pump head is detachably attached to the drive unit, so that in use the fluid inlet of the separating means is connected to a wound cover, e.g. via a conduit.

Abstract: A pump for pumping fluid matter from a treatment site in or on a living being comprises three compartments. A motor-driven pumping element is provided for generating a negative pressure within a wound cover at or near the treatment site, and a motor for providing a driving force to the pumping element is provided in the a first one of the compartments. The pumping element is comprised in a second compartment, and a container for collecting liquid pumped from the treatment site is comprised or integrated in a third compartment. The second compartment is detachably connected to the first and/or third compartment, and the third compartment is detachably connected to the first and/or the second compartment.

Abstract: A suction system for removal of exudate from a wound comprises a wound cover which is attachable to a wound circumference of a living being thereby to form an enclosure, and a pump in fluid communication with the enclosure to provide a pressure difference between a negative pressure in the enclosure and an air pressure of an ambient space. A deflectable member is arranged such with respect to the enclosure that the pressure difference may cause deflection of the deflectable member, and a pressure sensing device is located outside the enclosure and arranged to provide a signal in response to the pressure or the deflection of the deflectable member. The deflectable member forms an essentially air tight barrier between the sensor and the enclosure.