Methods for sterilizing medical devices using a hydrogen surface-mixed diffusion flame
US7575715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/24
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for sterilizing medical devices, comprising the steps: producing a plurality of hydrogen surface-mixed diffusion flame; exposing the plurality of hydrogen surface-mixed diffusion flame to the medical devices for a predetermined period of time; and exposing the medical devices to the plurality of hydrogen surface-mixed diffusion flame at a predetermined distance; wherein the hydrogen surface mixed diffusion flame further produces free radicals for further sterilizing of the medical devices.
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