Method for vapor sterilizaton of articles having lumens
First Claim
1. In a method for vapor sterilization of an article having a narrow lumen therein which comprises disposing the article within a chamber, evacuating the chamber, and introducing a first supply of antimicrobial vapor into said chamber to contact and sterilize said article, the improvement comprising connecting a vessel containing a second supply of antimicrobial solution to the lumen of said article prior to disposing the article in the chamber whereby antimicrobial vapor derived from said second supply of antimicrobial solution is introduced directly into said lumen of said article.
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Abstract
A method and device for enhancing the vapor sterilization of the lumen of medical instruments and like articles under reduced pressure. A vessel containing a small amount of a vaporizable liquid sterilant solution is attached to the lumen. The sterilant vaporizes and flows directly into the lumen of the article as the pressure is reduced for the sterilization cycle.
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- 1. In a method for vapor sterilization of an article having a narrow lumen therein which comprises disposing the article within a chamber, evacuating the chamber, and introducing a first supply of antimicrobial vapor into said chamber to contact and sterilize said article, the improvement comprising connecting a vessel containing a second supply of antimicrobial solution to the lumen of said article prior to disposing the article in the chamber whereby antimicrobial vapor derived from said second supply of antimicrobial solution is introduced directly into said lumen of said article.
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