Method for sterilizing an interior of an article

Details Method for sterilizing an interior of an article Method for sterilizing an interior of an article

1999-09-10

2000-10-17

McKane, Elizabeth

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance

A61L 220

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061326801

ABSTRACT:
A method for sterilizing an article in a diffusion restricted container includes placing the article in a diffusion restricted container with at least one communication port, placing the container in a vacuum chamber, introducing a vaporizable germicide into the container, and reducing the pressure in the vacuum chamber, generating germicide vapor and sterilizing the article. The article to be sterilized can be a diffusion restricted device, such as a hinge, a mated surface, or a lumen. The germicide may be peroxide or peracetic acid.

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