APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING OF PARTICLES GENERATED FROM MEDICAL DEVICES OR INSTRUMENTS UTILIZED DURING SIMULATED CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

摘要

An apparatus for measuring particles generated from a medical device during a simulated clinical application includes a platform configured for retaining at least one medical device and at least one simulated body lumen tubing. The platform includes the following: a medical device receptacle dimensioned to retain the at least one medical device; a pretest receptacle dimensioned to retain pretest tubing; and a test receptacle dimensioned to retain test tubing, said test receptacle having at least one substantially straight portion configured for straightening said test tubing when disposed therein and at least one tortuous portion configured for bending said test tubing into a tortuous pathway when disposed therein. Additionally, the platform includes a junction that interconnects the medical device receptacle, pretest receptacle, and test receptacle.