Method for the assessment and validation of cleaning processes

Details Method for the assessment and validation of cleaning processes Method for the assessment and validation of cleaning processes

1997-03-10

1999-07-27

Pyon, Harold Y.

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Process or composition for determination of physical state...

422 28, 422 40, 422 8205, 422 8209, 436 5, 436 27, 436 28, 436 31, 436 56, 73 6011, 25033911, 25033912, 2503418, C12M 100

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ABSTRACT:
A porous material (10) is contaminated with soil (14). Optionally, the porous material is partially shielded by an impermeable layer. The contaminated porous material is packaged and shipped to a user site. The contaminated porous material is removed from the package and placed in an automated processor containing medical equipment (22). The medical equipment and porous material are subjected to a cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing cycle in the processor. The cleaning process is evaluated by examining the porous material with an infrared or other electronic reader (24) to determine the presence of remaining soil which has not be removed during the cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing cycle.

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