Sterilization method with compression and expansion
US8840836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/122
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for achieving low temperature vapor sterilization of objects which may involve objects having a lumen. Following evacuation of the sterilization chamber and the introduction of a vaporous or gaseous sterilant, the volume of the chamber is changed by actuation of a movable boundary in the chamber to increase and decrease the pressure in the chamber thus driving the sterilant into and out of such lumens.
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