Biofilm reduction sterilizer

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1991-12-31

1999-12-21

Valentine, Donald R.

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Apparatus

Electrolytic

204DIG9, C25B 900

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active

060044381

ABSTRACT:
A method of killing microorganisms which form a biofilm on surfaces, including the surfaces of medical articles or on tissue or implant surfaces in a living subject. Killing of biofilm microorganisms is accomplished by applying an electric field to an electrically conductive medium in which the biofilm is contained. The electrically conductive medium either includes a biocide or is capable of generating a biocide in situ upon application of an electric field. A means of utilizing the method in vivo and a sterilizer are disclosed.

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