Method for cleaning a prosthesis by heating in a microwave oven
US5314543A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 1993 |
| Grant date | May 24, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S206/817
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for cleaning a prosthesis in a microwave oven. The inventive method preferably uses a container having an opening at the top thereof, a cover which is removably positionable over the opening, and a holding assembly removably positionable in the container, for holding the prosthesis. Since most prostheses contain at least somes metallic parts, the container and cover are each composed of a microwave insulating material. The inventive method provides for the quick and efficient cleaning of prostheses and facilitates the removal of dangerous fungal and bacterial deposits therefrom.
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