Medical instrument shield and pouch for microwave sterilization

Details Medical instrument shield and pouch for microwave sterilization Medical instrument shield and pouch for microwave sterilization

1996-06-12

1997-05-13

Alexander, Lyle A.

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Control element responsive to a sensed operating condition

422 21, 422 26, A61L 912

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056289669

ABSTRACT:
A container for sterilizing objects contained in a pouch (66) is provided with shield portions (30, 32) having a wiper fingers (42) located on at least one side edge portion (44) of a peripheral edge (40) of one of the shield portions (30, 32). The wiper fingers (42) insure that metal-to-metal contact is maintained between the shield portions (30, 32) during sterilization. The pouch (66) is constructed from two sheets of a laminate materials, and includes an instrument retaining portion (68) and a fluid retaining portion (70). A water pillow (80) that bursts during sterilization is provided within the fluid retaining portion (70). Alternatively, a temporary seal (86) that bursts or opens during sterilization is provided within the fluid retaining portion (70) to prevent the premature transfer of a sterilization fluid contained in the fluid retaining portion (70) to the instrument retaining portion (68).

REFERENCES:
patent: 4317017 (1982-02-01), Bowen
patent: 4400357 (1983-08-01), Hohmann
patent: 5248478 (1993-09-01), Kutner et al.

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