Sterilization system and method
US8703066B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/24
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system, device and method for sterilizing or decontaminating an object that includes a sealable sterilizing chamber (12) and a sterilant gas-generating composition (24) that preferably generates NO or a mixture of NO and NO2. The preferred sterilant gas-generating composition (24) includes a carbon-based diazeniumdiolate compound and a powdered acid.
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