CA2231247A1 - Sterilizer testing systems - Google Patents
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- CA2231247A1 CA2231247A1 CA002231247A CA2231247A CA2231247A1 CA 2231247 A1 CA2231247 A1 CA 2231247A1 CA 002231247 A CA002231247 A CA 002231247A CA 2231247 A CA2231247 A CA 2231247A CA 2231247 A1 CA2231247 A1 CA 2231247A1
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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
- A61L2/00—Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
- A61L2/24—Apparatus using programmed or automatic operation
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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
- A61L2/26—Accessories or devices or components used for biocidal treatment
- A61L2/28—Devices for testing the effectiveness or completeness of sterilisation, e.g. indicators which change colour
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- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Epidemiology (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- Apparatus For Disinfection Or Sterilisation (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP95202692 | 1995-10-06 | ||
| EP95202692.0 | 1995-10-06 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2231247A1 true CA2231247A1 (en) | 1997-04-10 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA002231247A Abandoned CA2231247A1 (en) | 1995-10-06 | 1996-10-07 | Sterilizer testing systems |
Country Status (9)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US20020034823A1 (OSRAM) |
| EP (2) | EP0854733B1 (OSRAM) |
| JP (1) | JP3858081B2 (OSRAM) |
| CN (1) | CN1198678A (OSRAM) |
| AU (1) | AU715489B2 (OSRAM) |
| CA (1) | CA2231247A1 (OSRAM) |
| DE (1) | DE69620209T2 (OSRAM) |
| ES (1) | ES2175140T3 (OSRAM) |
| WO (1) | WO1997012637A1 (OSRAM) |
Families Citing this family (30)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6323032B1 (en) | 1996-10-07 | 2001-11-27 | 3M Innovative Properties Company | Sterilizer testing systems |
| US6630352B1 (en) | 1997-12-22 | 2003-10-07 | 3M Innovative Properties Company | Sterilant challenge device for a sterilization monitoring system |
| GB9727533D0 (en) * | 1997-12-22 | 1998-02-25 | Minnesota Mining & Mfg | Housing for a sterilization monitoring device |
| GB9820029D0 (en) * | 1997-12-22 | 1998-11-04 | Minnesota Mining & Mfg | Sterilant challenge device for a sterilization monitoring system |
| DE19944847C1 (de) * | 1999-09-18 | 2001-05-03 | Secundus Medizinische Kontroll | Sterilisationstestvorrichtung |
| US7091042B2 (en) | 2001-11-02 | 2006-08-15 | Ethicon, Inc. | Variable resistance sterilization process challenge device and method |
| DE20201752U1 (de) * | 2002-02-05 | 2002-04-18 | HS System- und Prozesstechnik GmbH, 65779 Kelkheim | Messeinrichtung zum Überwachen von Sterilisationsbedingungen |
| US7193519B2 (en) * | 2002-03-18 | 2007-03-20 | Optim, Inc. | Reusable instruments and related systems and methods |
| ES2246027T3 (es) | 2003-03-28 | 2006-02-01 | Ulrich Dr. Kaiser | Dispositivo de prueba especial para controlar las caracteristicas de penetracion de un agente esterilizante en los procesos de esterilizacion. |
| US7163305B2 (en) | 2003-06-25 | 2007-01-16 | Gemtron Corporation | Illuminated shelf |
| DE202006006926U1 (de) | 2006-04-29 | 2006-06-29 | Ebro Electronic Gmbh & Co. Kg | Messvorrichtung zum Überprüfen der Effektivität eines Dampfsterilisationsprozesses |
| US7790105B2 (en) * | 2007-07-25 | 2010-09-07 | Dana Prodicts, Inc. | Sterilization challenge specimen holder |
| US7718125B2 (en) * | 2007-07-25 | 2010-05-18 | Dana Products Inc. | Sterilization challenge specimen holder |
| EP2347007A2 (en) | 2008-10-17 | 2011-07-27 | 3M Innovative Properties Company | Biological sterilization indicator, system, and methods of using same |
| FR2950810B1 (fr) * | 2009-10-02 | 2012-12-07 | Sterlab | Dispositif de test pour controle d'appareil de sterilisation a previde par la vapeur d'eau |
| GB201015526D0 (en) * | 2010-09-17 | 2010-10-27 | 3M Innovative Properties Co | Device and method for determining sterilization conditions |
| GB201216588D0 (en) | 2012-09-18 | 2012-10-31 | 3M Innovative Properties Co | Sterilant challenge device |
| GB201216587D0 (en) * | 2012-09-18 | 2012-10-31 | 3M Innovative Properties Co | Measurement of the NCG concentration in a steam sterilizer |
| JP6491186B2 (ja) | 2013-03-13 | 2019-03-27 | ストライカー・コーポレイション | 容器内の滅菌された外科用器具が適切に滅菌されているかどうかに関する指示を与えることが可能な滅菌容器 |
| WO2015138461A1 (en) * | 2014-03-11 | 2015-09-17 | Stryker Corporation | Sterilization container with battery powered sensor module for monitoring the environment in the container |
| JP6489423B2 (ja) * | 2015-02-06 | 2019-03-27 | 三浦工業株式会社 | 工程試験装置とこれを備えた蒸気滅菌装置 |
| JP6555477B2 (ja) * | 2015-11-02 | 2019-08-07 | 三浦工業株式会社 | エアリーク検知装置とこれを備えた蒸気滅菌装置 |
| FR3061435B1 (fr) * | 2017-01-05 | 2019-05-24 | Peugeot Citroen Automobiles Sa | Procede et systeme de mesure de l'efficacite d'un dispositif de desinfection d'un habitacle de vehicule |
| NL2018932B1 (en) * | 2017-05-17 | 2018-11-28 | Solidtoo B V | Monitoring of steam quality during sterilization |
| DE102018102631A1 (de) | 2018-02-06 | 2019-08-08 | Endress+Hauser Flowtec Ag | Erkennung von Luft in Dampfleitungen |
| DE112018007917T5 (de) | 2018-08-21 | 2021-06-10 | Gke-Gmbh | Mehrstufiger Prozess-Prüfkörper, Indikatorsystem und Prozess-Prüfkörper-System |
| DE102020122960A1 (de) * | 2020-09-02 | 2022-03-03 | Jointinventions Gmbh | Verfahren zum Nachweis einer Desinfektion, Testkit hierfür und Desinfektionsverfahren |
| CN112423499A (zh) * | 2020-10-26 | 2021-02-26 | 常州市盛霆机械有限公司 | 防疫机柜总成 |
| US12298236B1 (en) | 2024-11-14 | 2025-05-13 | Kymanox Corporation | Systems and methods for monitoring a gas sterilization environment |
| US12496369B1 (en) | 2025-02-04 | 2025-12-16 | Sterilmetric Innovations, Llc | Systems and methods for monitoring a gas sterilization environment |
Family Cites Families (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4115068A (en) * | 1977-04-06 | 1978-09-19 | Sybron Corporation | Air detecting device for steam or gas sterilizers |
| US4594223A (en) * | 1984-12-20 | 1986-06-10 | American Sterilizer Company | Device for detecting the presence of noncondensable gas in steam sterilizers |
| WO1993021964A1 (en) * | 1992-05-05 | 1993-11-11 | Colvin Richard R | Sterilizer test method and apparatus |
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1996
- 1996-10-07 JP JP51451197A patent/JP3858081B2/ja not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1996-10-07 CA CA002231247A patent/CA2231247A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1996-10-07 EP EP96937663A patent/EP0854733B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-10-07 CN CN96197352.8A patent/CN1198678A/zh active Pending
- 1996-10-07 ES ES96937663T patent/ES2175140T3/es not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-10-07 DE DE69620209T patent/DE69620209T2/de not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-10-07 EP EP01121554A patent/EP1172117A3/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1996-10-07 AU AU75151/96A patent/AU715489B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1996-10-07 WO PCT/US1996/016054 patent/WO1997012637A1/en not_active Ceased
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2001
- 2001-11-27 US US09/995,455 patent/US20020034823A1/en not_active Abandoned
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| EP1172117A2 (en) | 2002-01-16 |
| DE69620209D1 (de) | 2002-05-02 |
| ES2175140T3 (es) | 2002-11-16 |
| EP0854733A1 (en) | 1998-07-29 |
| AU7515196A (en) | 1997-04-28 |
| WO1997012637A1 (en) | 1997-04-10 |
| EP1172117A3 (en) | 2002-07-24 |
| DE69620209T2 (de) | 2002-11-07 |
| CN1198678A (zh) | 1998-11-11 |
| JPH11513285A (ja) | 1999-11-16 |
| US20020034823A1 (en) | 2002-03-21 |
| AU715489B2 (en) | 2000-02-03 |
| EP0854733B1 (en) | 2002-03-27 |
| JP3858081B2 (ja) | 2006-12-13 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| FZDE | Discontinued |