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High pressure steam sterilized plastic container holding infusion solution and method for manufacturing the same

US4657540A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 1985
Grant dateApr 14, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61J1/16
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A high pressure steam sterilized plastic container holding an infusion solution therein is prepared first by providing a flexible container made of plastic material and holding an infusion solution. The container is then sterilized in a saturated steam atmosphere which is pressurized by a gas inert to the infusion solution and does not contain oxygen. The infusion solution in the container is not deteriorated after the sterilization.

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