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Sterilization container with releasable and permanent lock

  • US 8,418,872 B2
  • Filed: 12/21/2010
  • Issued: 04/16/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A locking container for sterilizing and preserving surgical materials in a sterilized condition, the container comprising:

  • a lid comprising a central portion and a continuous lip, the lid comprising a permeable filter providing a path for a sterilant to enter the container from outside the container and for maintaining aseptic conditions inside the container after sterilization;

    a tray comprising a base, sides and a continuous tray rim, the tray adapted to receive a basket for containing surgical instruments such that the lid lip and tray rim together form a barrier to inhibit the passage of microorganisms into the chamber, and;

    a lock having a hinge for releasably securing the lid and tray together in a first lock position and a non-releasably locked second lock position that does not secure said lid to said tray.

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