Method of removing microbial contamination

Details Method of removing microbial contamination Method of removing microbial contamination

1998-03-10

2000-08-15

Warden, Sr., Robert J.

Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser

Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing

Using disinfecting or sterilizing substance

422 37, 134 26, 134 3, 134 221, 134 2214, 134 2219, 134 41, 134 28, 134 27, 134 29, A61L 218

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061031895

ABSTRACT:
Medical instruments, such as endoscopes, may be sterilized or disinfected in a liquid chemical sterilant (LCS). The LCS is of sufficient potency to sterilize the contaminated medical device. In addition it is self-degrading, non-contaminating, and non-corrosive. It does not require the addition of chemically contaminating anti-corrosive compounds and detergents. Preferred LCS for use in the invention include peracetic acid, silver activated hydrogen peroxide and acidic sodium hypochloride. A particularly preferred LCS is peracetic acid since it has particular applicability with plastic components of medical devices.

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