Ultraviolet radiation sterilization

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2007-02-13

2009-12-22

Wells, Nikita (Department: 2881)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means placed in body opening to facilitate insertion of...

C128S207140, C128S207160

Reexamination Certificate

active

07634996

ABSTRACT:
A solution for sterilizing one or more hollow components of a device, such as a medical device, is provided. Ultraviolet radiation having one or more predominant wavelength(s) and a sufficient dose is generated and directed to an interior side of the hollow component(s). The predominant wavelength(s) is/are selected to harm one or more target organisms that may be present on the interior side. The ultraviolet radiation can be delivered by a structure that is periodically inserted and retracted into the hollow component. The structure can be configured to provide additional cleaning capability, such as suction, for removing matter that may be present in the hollow component.

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