Method of sterilization in diffusion restricted environments

Details Method of sterilization in diffusion restricted environments Method of sterilization in diffusion restricted environments

1997-04-04

1999-10-05

McKane, Elizabeth

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance

422300, A61L 216

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059619210

ABSTRACT:
Methods for peroxide vapor sterilization of medical devices and similar instruments having long narrow lumens or diffusion restricted areas includes the step of contacting the article to be sterilized or a diffusion-restricted environment containing said article with a source of peroxide prior to exposure to a vacuum or a vacuum followed by plasma. The methods are such that, upon vaporization of the source of peroxide caused by the vacuum, the peroxide remains in contact with the article for a time sufficient to achieve sterilization.

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