Four edge sealed sterilization wrap and method for sterilizing an article
US6517916B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24793
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided an improved sterilization wrap and a method for using the improved sterilization wrap to sterilize an article. The wrap is made of a first and second sheets of sterilization material. Each sheet has first, second, third and fourth edges. Each sheet includes a central portion. The first edge of the first sheet is in register with and bonded to the first edge of the second sheet; the second edge of the first sheet is in register with and bonded to the second edge of the second sheet; the third edge of the first sheet is in register with and bonded to the third edge of the second sheet; and the fourth edge of the first sheet is in register with and bonded to the fourth edge of the second sheet. The central portions of the first and second sheets are substantially not bonded together. Thus, two layers of sterilization material is provided for an article to be sterilized.
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