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Low temperature sterilization and disinfections method and apparatus for medical apparatus and instruments

  • US 20050220665A1
  • Filed: 09/28/2004
  • Published: 10/06/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/05/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of disinfecting and sterilizing medical apparatus/instruments at low-temperature, which comprises:

  • immersing said apparatus/instruments in an aqueous liquid bath;

    introducing aqueous liquid into said aqueous liquid bath and withdrawing aqueous liquid therefrom to effect washing of said apparatus/instruments and removal of desorbed microorganisms contaminates therefrom;

    applying ultrasonic vibration at a predetermined frequency to said aqueous liquid bath and to said apparatus/instruments contained therein, said vibration being sufficient to effect a substantial desorption of said microorganisms contaminates from said apparatus/instruments;

    introducing ozone into said aqueous liquid bath to oxidize said microorganisms contaminates; and

    applying ultraviolet (UV) irradiation to said aqueous liquid bath and to said apparatus/instruments contained therein.

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