Method and apparatus for two-step sterilization
First Claim
1. A method for sterilization or disinfection, comprising the steps of contacting one or more item or part of said item with:
- a. a water-based fluid containing at least one enzyme, andb. a substantially water-free environment with a gas having oxidative properties,where said step (a) precedes said step (b).
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the field of sterilization of items that are sensitive to e.g. temperature, pH, positive or negative pressure, radiation or oxidation. More particularly, the invention concerns a method, the use of this method and an apparatus for sterilization or disinfection, comprising the steps of contacting one or more item or part of an item with (a) a water-based fluid containing at least one enzyme, and (b) a substantially water-free environment with a gas having oxidative properties, where said step (a) precedes said step (b). According to the invention, items can be sterilized that are otherwise impaired by conventional sterilization procedures, such as laboratory items, medical items, dental items, military items, biological items, and food processing-related items.
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1. A method for sterilization or disinfection, comprising the steps of contacting one or more item or part of said item with:
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a. a water-based fluid containing at least one enzyme, and b. a substantially water-free environment with a gas having oxidative properties, where said step (a) precedes said step (b). - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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