Multi-compartment sterilization system

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1997-08-21

2000-05-23

McKane, Elizabeth

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance

422 33, 422300, 134170, 134183, A61L 216

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060662948

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for the sterilization of a medical device includes a multi-chambered compartment having at least a first and a second rigid chamber therein. Each of the first and second chambers is adapted to independently serve as a sterilization chamber and can be operated independently. The apparatus also has a removable interface between the first and second chamber. The interface can have an opening for receiving a lumen device in such a way that the first and second chamber is put in fluid communication through the lumen. A source of sterilant is also included in the apparatus. This source is adapted to provide the sterilant in the first and/or second chamber. Containers sealed with gas-permeable, but microorganism-impermeable membrane can be used in the apparatus so that the sterility of the devices in the container is kept after the completion of a sterilization cycle.

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