Apparatus for deactivating instruments and devices
US7910072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for deactivating medical instruments and devices, comprised of a decontamination chamber dimensioned to receive medical instruments and devices to be microbially deactivated. A circulation system is provided to circulate a deactivating fluid through the deactivation chamber. The circulation system has a first fluid path connected to the decontamination chamber and a second fluid path is connected to the first fluid path. A water inlet line introduces water into the apparatus. The water inlet line is connected to the second fluid path. A filter is disposed within the second fluid path to filter fluid within the apparatus. A first pump is disposed in the first fluid path to circulate fluid in the first fluid path. A second pump is disposed in the second fluid path to circulate fluid in the second fluid path.
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