Sterilization and storage container tray including grommets
US5518115A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 21, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D25/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sterilization tray assembly for sterilizing, transporting and storing surgical instruments, having top and bottom mating enclosures. The mating enclosures each have a plurality of ports for permitting ingress and egress of gaseous sterilant. A rack dimensioned to fit within the bottom enclosure is fitted within the enclosure. The rack has a plurality of spaced apertures into which are mounted grommets formed of an elastomeric material having an inside diameter dimensioned to receive a selected surgical instrument therein.
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