Ultraviolet radiation sterilization
US7634996B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3313
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A solution for sterilizing one or more hollow components of a device, such as a medical device, is provided. Ultraviolet radiation having one or more predominant wavelength(s) and a sufficient dose is generated and directed to an interior side of the hollow component(s). The predominant wavelength(s) is/are selected to harm one or more target organisms that may be present on the interior side. The ultraviolet radiation can be delivered by a structure that is periodically inserted and retracted into the hollow component. The structure can be configured to provide additional cleaning capability, such as suction, for removing matter that may be present in the hollow component.
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