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Method and apparatus for the ultrasonic cleaning of biofilm coated surfaces

  • US 20060069343A1
  • Filed: 10/24/2005
  • Published: 03/30/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/03/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. The method of reducing a biofilm formed on a substrate, comprising:

  • irrigating the biofilm with a fluid containing a biofilm-reducing agent;

    suctioning the fluid from the biofilm, so as to maintain a fluid layer of the fluid in contact with the biofilm; and

    inducing ultrasonic energy into the biofilm.

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