X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Patent
1991-05-10
1993-07-06
Porta, David P.
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
25045511, G21K 500
Patent
active
052260658
ABSTRACT:
A device for disinfecting medical materials includes a heat source capable of heating the medical materials to approximately 60.degree. C. and exposing the medical materials to a source of gamma irradiation capable of irradiating medical materials with about 0.25 to about 2.0 Mrads.
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Held Jeffery S.
Sharp James W.
Porta David P.
Stericycle, Inc.
Wong Don
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