Process and apparatus for effecting plasma sterilization
US5262125A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S422/906
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for effecting sterilization in a plasma of low molecular weight aliphatic alcohol, preferably methanol at pressure levels of from 10 mTorr to 10 Torr at RF energy levels to establish and maintain a plasma for a time sufficient to achieve substantial total microbicidal effectiveness.
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