Researchers Submit Patent Application, "Silver-Ion-Impregnated Channel For Endoscope, Endoscope Including Silver-Ion-Impregnated Channel, And Methods Of Cleaning And Reprocessing Such Endoscope", for Approval (USPTO 20230413827).

A patent application has been submitted for a silver-ion-impregnated channel for an endoscope, along with methods for cleaning and reprocessing such endoscopes. The channel is made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and contains a carrier with silver ions incorporated into the wall of the tube. The silver ions make the endoscope more effective for accessing and treating tissue within the body. The patent application was filed by Hrishikesh Deo and assigned to Hoya Corporation. [Extracted from the article]