#$%^&*AU2014202916A120140619.pdf#####ENDOSCOPIC CLEANER ABSTRACT A cleaning device for use with a percutaneous visualization device (204), comprising a cannula (216) having a proximal end and a distal end, and the cannula (216) defining a longitudinal axis a seal (214) disposed within the cannula (216) and configured to clean at least a portion of a percutaneous visualization device (204) upon insertion and retraction in the cannula (216). the cannula (216) further having a cleaning surface (218) extending along a majority of a longitudinal length of an inner surface thereof, the cleaning surface (218) also configured to clean at least a portion of said percutaneous visualization device (204) upon insertion and retraction in the cannula (216), wherein the seal (214) is configured to provide a watertight seal between an area that is within the cannula (216) and an area that is external of the entire cannula (216) wherein the seal (214) includes a V-shape distal surface, and wherein an apex of the Vshape is a distal-most portion of the seal and is disposed along the longitudinal axis, the seal (214) adapted to reduce entry of bodily fluids and debris into the cannula (216).
