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Cleaning and decontaminating dialyzers by per-compound solutions

US6468472B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 16, 1999
Grant dateOct 22, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2321/168
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition for cleaning and decontaminating medical devices such as dialyzers. A per-compound oxidant, for example, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and/or peracetic acid, is mixed with a buffer such as dipotassium hydrogen phosphate. The pH of the composition is between about 5-11. The composition effectively cleans the device, can achieve high level disinfection and sterilization of the device and is non-corrosive to plastics and adhesives used in the device.

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