Method and apparatus for catheter sterilization

Details Method and apparatus for catheter sterilization Method and apparatus for catheter sterilization

1992-09-17

1993-11-09

Warden, Robert J.

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using direct contact with electrical or electromagnetic...

422 24, 604 21, 604267, 606 15, 606 29, 606 33, 219 1055R, 607122, A61L 208, A61N 500

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ABSTRACT:
Techniques for effectively sterilizing catheters, particularly long-dwelling intravenous catheters, are disclosed. The techniques include the transmission and dispersion of ultraviolet or infrared radiation, the heating or cooling of a catheter distal end portion, and the transmission of electrical current along the catheter and through the catheter lumen or organic tissues in which the catheter resides.

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patent: 4886505 (1989-12-01), Haynes et al.
patent: 4906238 (1990-03-01), Greenfeld et al.
patent: 5029585 (1991-07-01), Lieber et al.

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