Sterilization of pharmaceuticals

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2005-03-08

2005-03-08

McKane, Elizabeth (Department: 1744)

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using fluent heat transfer medium other than air

C422S021000, C422S026000, C422S109000, C422S123000, C422S307000, C422S308000, C422S309000, C540S084000, C540S085000, C165S133000, C165S158000, C165S162000, C165S163000, C165S174000, C099S483000, C210S175000, C210S766000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06863865

ABSTRACT:
A method of sterilizing a pharmaceutical composition containing a suspension of a pharmaceutical comprises rapidly heating the pharmaceutical composition from ambient temperature to an elevated temperature, maintaining it at or above the elevated temperature for a period of time, and rapidly cooling the pharmaceutical composition to ambient temperature.

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