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Method and apparatus for cleaning medical instruments and for detecting residue thereon

US11759100B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2020
Grant dateSep 19, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2202/24
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for cleaning a medical instrument and for detecting residue thereon is provided in which method a non-sterile or conventionally sterilized medical instrument is exposed to pressure below 100 hPa, and, subsequently, exposed to at least one gas reactive to the residue.

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