Sterilization indicator
US4596773A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/22
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A sterilization indicator for testing the effectiveness of a sterilization process and a sterilization process using such an indicator are described. The indicator includes a container for holding a number of viable microorganisms and a quantity of nutrient medium; a separation member that prevents the nutrient medium from contacting the microorganisms; a penetration member that penetrates the separation member to allow the nutrient medium to contact the microorganisms and a cap, coupled to the penetration member, to seal the microorganisms and nutrient medium within the container.
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