Abstract: The present invention relates to an air gap device for a medical instrument cleaning and disinfecting apparatus, the device comprising a housing having a first end adapted to allow liquid to enter the device and a second end adapted to discharge liquid from the device, wherein the first end comprises means for connecting the device to a disinfecting unit. The device further comprises handling means for handling the device. The present invention relates to a liquid disinfecting cartridge comprising the air gap device and the liquid disinfecting unit. Further, the present invention relates to a liquid disinfecting unit and air gap device intended for use in the liquid disinfecting cartridge and relates to an assembly of the medical instrument cleaning and disinfecting apparatus and the liquid disinfecting cartridge. The invention also relates to a method for interchangeably coupling the liquid disinfecting cartridge with the medical instrument cleaning and disinfecting apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tip protector device for a medical instrument, such as an endoscope or borescope. The tip protector device according to the present invention comprises a housing configured to releasably receive a tip of a medical instrument, a clamping system configured to retain by clamping the tip received by the housing in a retaining position and a locking system configured to perform a locking step, wherein the locking step comprises, successively, the locking and unlocking of the clamping system in the retaining position. The tip protector further comprises a blocking element, wherein the blocking element is configured to block the locking system after repeated use of the device. The present invention also relates to a method of protecting the tip of a medical instrument.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air gap device for a medical instrument cleaning and disinfecting apparatus, the device comprising a housing having a first end adapted to allow liquid to enter the device and a second end adapted to discharge liquid from the device, wherein the first end comprises means for connecting the device to a disinfecting unit. The device further comprises handling means for handling the device. The present invention relates to a liquid disinfecting cartridge comprising the air gap device and the liquid disinfecting unit. Further, the present invention relates to a liquid disinfecting unit and air gap device intended for use in the liquid disinfecting cartridge and relates to an assembly of the medical instrument cleaning and disinfecting apparatus and the liquid disinfecting cartridge. The invention also relates to a method for interchangeably coupling the liquid disinfecting cartridge with the medical instrument cleaning and disinfecting apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coupling device for a medical instrument, such as an endoscope, comprising a base part and two cooperating engaging elements connected to the base part, wherein the cooperating engaging elements being movable between a clamping position and a receiving position, wherein each of the cooperating engaging elements being linearly translationally movable between the clamping position and the receiving position, and wherein the translations of the cooperating engaging elements are located on a coinciding line. The present invention further relates to a method for coupling the device according to the present invention with a medical instrument and use of the device according to the present invention, as well as to a kit-of-parts and an insert for use in the device according to the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tip protector device for a medical instrument, such as an endoscope or borescope. The tip protector device according to the present invention comprises a housing configured to releasably receive a tip of a medical instrument, a clamping system configured to retain by clamping the tip received by the housing in a retaining position and a locking system configured to perform a locking step, wherein the locking step comprises, successively, the locking and unlocking of the clamping system in the retaining position. The tip protector further comprises a blocking element, wherein the blocking element is configured to block the locking system after repeated use of the device. The present invention also relates to a method of protecting the tip of a medical instrument.

Abstract: Inner sleeve made of plastic material for use as a sterile cover for the inside of a rectangular transportation tray having a bottom and upright sides, which inner sleeve has a rectangular basic shape with a surface similar to the bottom surface of the transportation tray, wherein corner portions of the inner sleeve are provided with eyelets which can be hooked behind hooks of the transportation tray, in such a way that the inner sleeve covers the inner side of the transportation tray in a sterile manner, wherein the sides of the rectangular basic shape are provided with outwardly extending lateral flaps, wherein each corner portion which is provided with an eyelet is also provided with a tongue part which extends outwardly from the eyelet, wherein the tongue part is of such dimensions, that the tongue part can be folded over a hook of the transportation tray in a covering manner.