Apparatus for deactivating instruments and devices

Details Apparatus for deactivating instruments and devices Apparatus for deactivating instruments and devices

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Conley, Sean E (Department: 1773)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Physical type apparatus

Apparatus for treating solid article or material with fluid...

C422S300000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07910072

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for deactivating medical instruments and devices, comprised of a decontamination chamber dimensioned to receive medical instruments and devices to be microbially deactivated. A circulation system is provided to circulate a deactivating fluid through the deactivation chamber. The circulation system has a first fluid path connected to the decontamination chamber and a second fluid path is connected to the first fluid path. A water inlet line introduces water into the apparatus. The water inlet line is connected to the second fluid path. A filter is disposed within the second fluid path to filter fluid within the apparatus. A first pump is disposed in the first fluid path to circulate fluid in the first fluid path. A second pump is disposed in the second fluid path to circulate fluid in the second fluid path.

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