GB2364914B - A sterilisation process and apparatus therefor - Google Patents

A sterilisation process and apparatus therefor

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GB2364914B
GB2364914B GB0018177A GB0018177A GB2364914B GB 2364914 B GB2364914 B GB 2364914B GB 0018177 A GB0018177 A GB 0018177A GB 0018177 A GB0018177 A GB 0018177A GB 2364914 B GB2364914 B GB 2364914B
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apparatus therefor
sterilisation process
sterilisation
therefor
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GB0018177A
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GB0018177D0 (en
GB2364914A (en
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Jacques Protic
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Priority to GB0018177A priority Critical patent/GB2364914B/en
Publication of GB0018177D0 publication Critical patent/GB0018177D0/en
Priority to US10/332,992 priority patent/US20040022673A1/en
Priority to PCT/GB2001/003378 priority patent/WO2002007788A1/en
Priority to AU2002224530A priority patent/AU2002224530A1/en
Priority to EP01984307A priority patent/EP1303314A1/en
Publication of GB2364914A publication Critical patent/GB2364914A/en
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Publication of GB2364914B publication Critical patent/GB2364914B/en
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61LMETHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/16Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
    • A61L2/20Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
    • A61L2/202Ozone
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61LMETHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/02Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using physical phenomena
    • A61L2/14Plasma, i.e. ionised gases
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61LMETHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/16Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
    • A61L2/20Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61LMETHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2/00Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor
    • A61L2/16Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
    • A61L2/20Gaseous substances, e.g. vapours
    • A61L2/204Formaldehyde
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61LMETHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2202/00Aspects relating to methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects
    • A61L2202/10Apparatus features
    • A61L2202/12Apparatus for isolating biocidal substances from the environment
    • A61L2202/122Chambers for sterilisation
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61LMETHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES
    • A61L2202/00Aspects relating to methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects
    • A61L2202/20Targets to be treated
    • A61L2202/24Medical instruments, e.g. endoscopes, catheters, sharps
GB0018177A 2000-07-26 2000-07-26 A sterilisation process and apparatus therefor Expired - Fee Related GB2364914B (en)

Priority Applications (5)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0018177A GB2364914B (en) 2000-07-26 2000-07-26 A sterilisation process and apparatus therefor
US10/332,992 US20040022673A1 (en) 2000-07-26 2001-07-26 Sterilisation process and apparatus therefor
PCT/GB2001/003378 WO2002007788A1 (en) 2000-07-26 2001-07-26 A sterilisation process and apparatus therefor
AU2002224530A AU2002224530A1 (en) 2000-07-26 2001-07-26 A sterilisation process and apparatus therefor
EP01984307A EP1303314A1 (en) 2000-07-26 2001-07-26 A sterilisation process and apparatus therefor

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GB0018177A GB2364914B (en) 2000-07-26 2000-07-26 A sterilisation process and apparatus therefor

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GB0018177D0 GB0018177D0 (en) 2000-09-13
GB2364914A GB2364914A (en) 2002-02-13
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EP3566723A1 (en) * 2018-05-11 2019-11-13 Anathomic Solutions, S.L. Method and system for neutralizing formaldehyde

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US4265747A (en) * 1979-05-22 1981-05-05 Sterling Drug Inc. Disinfection and purification of fluids using focused laser radiation
GB2177020A (en) * 1985-05-10 1987-01-14 Shinryo Corp Method and apparatus for subjecting gases to discharge treatment
WO1997018343A1 (en) * 1995-11-13 1997-05-22 Ist Instant Surface Technology S.A. Method and device for sterilising, deodorising and protecting the inner surfaces of containers and tubes
US5674450A (en) * 1994-04-28 1997-10-07 Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc. Vapor sterilization using a non-aqueous source of hydrogen peroxide
US5785934A (en) * 1995-01-06 1998-07-28 Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc. Vapor sterilization using inorganic hydrogen peroxide complexes

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4265747A (en) * 1979-05-22 1981-05-05 Sterling Drug Inc. Disinfection and purification of fluids using focused laser radiation
GB2177020A (en) * 1985-05-10 1987-01-14 Shinryo Corp Method and apparatus for subjecting gases to discharge treatment
US5674450A (en) * 1994-04-28 1997-10-07 Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc. Vapor sterilization using a non-aqueous source of hydrogen peroxide
US5876666A (en) * 1994-04-28 1999-03-02 Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc. Method of hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization
US5785934A (en) * 1995-01-06 1998-07-28 Johnson & Johnson Medical, Inc. Vapor sterilization using inorganic hydrogen peroxide complexes
WO1997018343A1 (en) * 1995-11-13 1997-05-22 Ist Instant Surface Technology S.A. Method and device for sterilising, deodorising and protecting the inner surfaces of containers and tubes

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