CA1156420A - Method and apparatus for sterilizing an object such as a contact lens - Google Patents
Method and apparatus for sterilizing an object such as a contact lensInfo
- Publication number
- CA1156420A CA1156420A CA000377403A CA377403A CA1156420A CA 1156420 A CA1156420 A CA 1156420A CA 000377403 A CA000377403 A CA 000377403A CA 377403 A CA377403 A CA 377403A CA 1156420 A CA1156420 A CA 1156420A
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- salt solution
- current
- physiological salt
- contact lenses
- sterilizing
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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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
- A61L12/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising contact lenses; Accessories therefor
- A61L12/08—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
- A61L12/12—Non-macromolecular oxygen-containing compounds, e.g. hydrogen peroxide or ozone
- A61L12/124—Hydrogen peroxide; Peroxy compounds
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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
- A61L12/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising contact lenses; Accessories therefor
- A61L12/02—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising contact lenses; Accessories therefor using physical phenomena, e.g. electricity, ultrasonics or ultrafiltration
- A61L12/023—Electrolysis
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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—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
- A61L2/02—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using physical phenomena
- A61L2/03—Electric current
- A61L2/035—Electrolysis
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- Public Health (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
- General Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Apparatus For Disinfection Or Sterilisation (AREA)
- Eyeglasses (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP56040115A JPS57153653A (en) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-03-18 | Method and apparatus for disinfecting contact lens |
| JP56-40115 | 1981-03-18 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA1156420A true CA1156420A (en) | 1983-11-08 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000377403A Expired CA1156420A (en) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-05-12 | Method and apparatus for sterilizing an object such as a contact lens |
Country Status (5)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPS57153653A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
| CA (1) | CA1156420A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
| DE (1) | DE3131314A1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
| FR (1) | FR2502011A1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
| GB (1) | GB2094992A (enrdf_load_stackoverflow) |
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| US5306440A (en) * | 1989-10-02 | 1994-04-26 | Allergan, Inc. | Methods for generating chlorine dioxide and compositions for disinfecting |
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| FR2550946A1 (fr) * | 1983-08-29 | 1985-03-01 | Parant Bernard | Composition de produit de nettoyage desinfectant caracterisee par le fait que le pouvoir desinfectant est libere par un courant electrique dans une solution de ladite composition |
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