Electronic system for tracking and monitoring articles to be sterilized and associated method
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1. A system for creating a chemical indicator for monitoring a sterilization process, the system comprising:
- a graphical user interface for exchanging information between a user and computer means;
computer means comprising;
storage means for storing information relating to at least two types of sterilization procedures, at least two different types of sterilization sensitive indicating inks corresponding to the sterilization procedures, and at least one pattern for printing the inks;
the graphical user interface including means for selecting from information stored in the storage means; and
printing means for printing the chemical indicator on a backing.
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Abstract
An electronic system for tracking and monitoring articles to be subjected to a sterilization cycle is disclosed. The method uses a sterilization indicator and electronically links sterilization information with the articles subjected to the sterilization process. The indicator allows a sterilization cycle to be monitored without the need for a user to subjectively distinguish between color, quality or intensity of display patterns.
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1. A system for creating a chemical indicator for monitoring a sterilization process, the system comprising:
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a graphical user interface for exchanging information between a user and computer means;
computer means comprising;
storage means for storing information relating to at least two types of sterilization procedures, at least two different types of sterilization sensitive indicating inks corresponding to the sterilization procedures, and at least one pattern for printing the inks;
the graphical user interface including means for selecting from information stored in the storage means; and
printing means for printing the chemical indicator on a backing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A system for creating a chemical indicator for monitoring a sterilization process at a location close to its actual use, the system comprising:
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a graphical user interface for exchanging information between a user and computer means;
computer means comprising;
storage means for storing information relating to at least two types of patterns for printing a sterilization sensitive indicator ink;
the graphical user interface including means for selecting from information stored in the storage means; and
printing means for printing the chemical indicator on a backing.
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6. A method of providing a sterility assurance process at a healthcare facility comprising the steps of:
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providing options for the components of a sterilization indicator;
choosing from among the options; and
then printing the sterilization indicator at the healthcare facility. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for use in a sterility assurance process comprising:
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a computer having processing and storage means for allowing the user to choose between a plurality of options for the components of a sterilization indicator; and
printing means for printing the sterilization indicator at the healthcare facility. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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