AU2016243707B2 - Sterilizing method and apparatus - Google Patents

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AU2016243707B2
AU2016243707B2 AU2016243707A AU2016243707A AU2016243707B2 AU 2016243707 B2 AU2016243707 B2 AU 2016243707B2 AU 2016243707 A AU2016243707 A AU 2016243707A AU 2016243707 A AU2016243707 A AU 2016243707A AU 2016243707 B2 AU2016243707 B2 AU 2016243707B2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Disinfection or sterilisation of materials or objects, in general; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/02—Disinfection or sterilisation of materials or objects, in general; Accessories therefor using physical processes
    • A61L2/04—Heat
    • A61L2/06—Hot gas
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00—Disinfection or sterilisation of materials or objects, in general; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/26—Accessories
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2103/00—Materials or objects being the target of disinfection or sterilisation
    • A61L2103/15—Laboratory, medical or dentistry appliances, e.g. catheters or sharps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61L—METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2202/00—Aspects relating to methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects
    • A61L2202/10—Apparatus features
    • A61L2202/12—Apparatus for isolating biocidal substances from the environment
    • A61L2202/122—Chambers for sterilisation

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  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
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  • Apparatus For Disinfection Or Sterilisation (AREA)
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US14/675,048 2015-03-31
US14/675,048 US9724438B2 (en) 2014-01-29 2015-03-31 Sterilizing method and apparatus
PCT/US2016/025262 WO2016161112A1 (en) 2015-03-31 2016-03-31 Sterilizing method and apparatus

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CA (1) CA2981341C (enExample)
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US5346075A (en) * 1992-04-17 1994-09-13 Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc. Apparatus and method for holding a medical instrument
US20090223972A1 (en) * 2008-03-04 2009-09-10 Symmetry Medical Inc. System and Method for Modular Component Sterilization Case
US8454901B1 (en) * 2009-05-06 2013-06-04 Clarence J. Snyder, III Mobile apparatus and method to sterilize surgical trays

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CA2981341C (en) 2018-09-11
ES2946904T3 (es) 2023-07-28
JP6611279B2 (ja) 2019-11-27
JP2018512936A (ja) 2018-05-24
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WO2016161112A1 (en) 2016-10-06

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