Solution sterilization system
US5498396A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/0023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sterilization system for sterilizing a solution such as a parenteral solution or diluent generally includes an arrangement for supplying a solution to be sterilized from an associated source, at least one first heat-exchanger for elevating the temperature of the solution, and at least one second heat-exchanger for subsequently cooling the solution. The system further includes an arrangement for pressurizing the system with sterile gas which is used to effect "dry-start up" of the system and to shut-down the system to minimize product losses.
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