Self-contained biological indicator
US11965151B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/22
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A biological sterilization indicator is disclosed that in some embodiments comprises a housing having a first enclosure and a second enclosure, an ampule containing a liquid growth medium, and an insert disposed at least partially in the first enclosure. The insert may have a platform including a top surface, an abutment surface, and a side surface, as well as a first void disposed in the platform and configured to allow passage of a first volume of the liquid growth medium into the second enclosure and a second void disposed through at least a portion of the side surface and configured to allow passage of a second volume of the liquid growth medium into the second enclosure. Methods of using the indicator are also disclosed.
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