Microwave sterilizer
US4614514A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 1983 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A microwave sterilizer for sterilizing a connector or coupling that interconnects a first conduit from a source of liquid to be infused into a living body to a second conduit implanted in the body. The apparatus of the invention comprises a housing having first and second members forming a guided wave structure adapted to be removably closed around the coupling or connector and further including first and second clamping means. The clamping means are adapted to clamp respective conduits and are operable to isolate a charge of the liquid within the connector. A microwave source is used to generate energy which in turn is coupled to the guided wave structure to cause heating of the liquid charge to a temperature level to cause sterilization so as to destroy substantially all form of bacteria therein. After a predetermined heating sequence, the apparatus is released and the bag side clamping means is first released so as to pass the sterilized charge of liquid into the source or bag.
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