Two-ply sterilization wrap and method for sterilizing an article
US6406764B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 18, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24777
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided an improved two-ply sterilization wrap and a method for using the improved sterilization wrap to sterilize an article. The wrap is made of a single sheet of sterilization material. The sheet is folded forming at least one fold. The folded sheet forms first and second overlapping panels and two layers of sterilization material. Preferably, the panels are bonded to each other. The folded single sheet provides two layers of sterilization material covering the article to be sterilized.
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