Apparatus and method for accessing a biological indicator within a container
US9186430B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q1/22
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A biological indicator access apparatus and method thereof is provided. The apparatus includes a cage positioned at least partially within an interior compartment of a medical sterilization container, wherein the cage has an interior portion sized to house at least one biological indicator. At least one access element is removably coupled to the cage and permitting access to the interior portion, wherein the at least one access element is located exterior to the medical sterilization container. A filter material at least partially forms the interior portion of the cage, wherein the filter material allows a sterilization substance to traverse from within the interior compartment of the medical sterilization container to the interior portion and prevents non-sterile substances from traversing from the interior portion to the interior compartment of the medical sterilization container.
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