Sterilization test device
AssigneeAmerican Sterilizer Company
InventorsAnthony J. Fiorello, Christopher J. Lannan
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Abstract
A sterilization process test device for verifying the efficacy of a sterilization process includes a tubular body defining a chamber for containing at least one sterilization indicator and a cap to sealingly close the tubular body. The tubular body includes at least one hole, which is covered by a gas and steam permeable cover. The only flow path into the chamber is provided through the steam and gas permeable cover and the at least one hole, which when combined are configured to control and restrict a flow of steam or a gaseous sterilization medium from an external environment.
Claims14
A sterilization process test device, comprising:
- a body including a chamber configured to contain at least one sterilization indicator, an inlet opening configured to receive the at least one sterilization indicator, and at least one hole separate from the inlet opening, wherein each of the at least one hole is defined by an opening extending through a thickness of the body;
- a cap configured to engage the body to sealingly close the inlet opening;
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- a steam and gas permeable cover arranged over the at least one hole and attached to an outer surface of the body surrounding the at least one hole;
- wherein the only fluid communication between the chamber and an external environment is provided through the steam and gas permeable cover and the at least one hole, and
- wherein the cap is spaced from the at least one hole when the cap sealingly closes the inlet opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.