Process for the sterile packaging of a polyethylene...

Details Process for the sterile packaging of a polyethylene... Process for the sterile packaging of a polyethylene...

2008-04-29

2008-04-29

McKane, E. Leigh (Department: 1797)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using direct contact with electrical or electromagnetic...

C422S022000, C053S425000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07364694

ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic implant made of polyethylene is packaged in a sterile manner by being placed in a flexible, gas-impermeable sachet after which a vacuum is created in the sachet and it is hermetically closed. The sachet is subsequently placed in a gas-impermeable envelope and an inert gaseous atmosphere is established in the envelope and the envelope is closed hermetically. The assembly formed by the implant, the sachet and the envelope is then exposed to radiation.

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