reinig eventueel de kanalen met een ragertje

English translation: pipe cleaner

16:12 May 3, 2005
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Instruments
Dutch term or phrase: reinig eventueel de kanalen met een ragertje
The term concerns the cleaning of a medical device - I cannot find the exact word for "ragertje". It seems to be some tiny spiral brush. I'll appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Sandra
Sandra Nortje
South Africa
Local time: 11:22
English translation:pipe cleaner
Explanation:
for a definition and picture of a 'pipe cleaner' see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipe_cleaner

and, although different medical equipment, see also: http://www.austin.cc.tx.us/adnlev1/rnsg1144online/nt_suction...

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Siobhan Schoonhoff-Reilly
Netherlands
Local time: 10:22
Grading comment
Thanks for the help, Francina. I didn't use it exactly as such, but it helped.
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3 +2wire brush
Francina
4pipe cleaner
Siobhan Schoonhoff-Reilly


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pipe cleaner


Explanation:
for a definition and picture of a 'pipe cleaner' see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipe_cleaner

and, although different medical equipment, see also: http://www.austin.cc.tx.us/adnlev1/rnsg1144online/nt_suction...



Siobhan Schoonhoff-Reilly
Netherlands
Local time: 10:22
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 3
Grading comment
Thanks for the help, Francina. I didn't use it exactly as such, but it helped.
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
wire brush


Explanation:
If necessary clean channels with a wire brush


    Reference: http://www.millrose.com/medical_brushes.htm
Francina
United States
Local time: 05:22
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 8

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agree  Siobhan Schoonhoff-Reilly: this seems more likely!
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agree  Jack den Haan: Yes, seems more appropriate to me.
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