Blood product disposal system and method
US5287960A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 1992 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/8402
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for treating and disposing of materials contaminated with blood such as blood soaked menstrual pads or tampons. The invention further relates to a system for decontaminating and disposing of blood soaked products comprising a bag containing a disinfecting material, the bag having a readily openable portion for placing the blood soaked product into the bag and in contact with the disinfecting material and then resealing the bag to prevent its contents from contaminating the surroundings. Once resealed, the seal can not be removed without destroying the seal.
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