Method and device for deactivating items and for maintaining such items in a deactivated state
US7169369B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reprocessor for microbially deactivating items. The reprocessor has a circulation system for circulating a microbial deactivation fluid through a deactivation chamber that forms part of the circulation system. A container is provided for insertion into the deactivation chamber for holding items to be microbially deactivated. The container includes a tray and a lid. The tray and lid have interlocking, integrally formed, rigid seal elements formed thereon to form a seal between the tray and the lid.
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