Methods and systems for sanitizing or sterilizing a medical...

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2007-08-15

2011-10-25

Conley, Sean E (Department: 1773)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using sonic or ultrasonic energy

C422S001000, C422S028000, C422S292000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08043557

ABSTRACT:
A medical device is sterilized or sanitized by at least partially submerging it within liquid nitrogen and imparting ultrasonic energy to it.

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