Method and apparatus for decontamination of tubing
US8677842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L13/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention generally provide an apparatus and method for decontaminating tubing. The invention is particularly suitable for decontaminating tubing in a test system used for certifying a filter in a containment system. In one embodiment, a test system for a containment system is provide that includes a sample system including equipment adapted for testing a filter disposed in a containment system utilizing samples obtained from a downstream sample port and a upstream sample port of the containment system, and a device for reversing a flow within the sample system. In another aspect of the invention, a method for decontaminating tubing is provided. In another embodiment, the method includes flowing a sterilization agent through tubing in a first direction and flowing the sterilization agent through tubing in a second direction.
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