Method for sanitizing medical equipment using microwaves
US6521178B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11D2111/46
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method by which medical equipment, such as surgical scalpels, can be sanitized using a detergent or treating composition containing a surfactant and a solvent such as water is disclosed. The method involves taking the used medical equipment and contacting it with the treating composition, and subjecting both the equipment and composition to microwaves. The composition foams during microwaving and/or immerses the equipment such that microwave arcing is avoided, and such that the medical equipment is sanitized.
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