Method for treating a prosthesis having an apertured structure and associated devices

A device for the treatment of a prosthesis having an apertured structure comprising:

• a casing defining a holding chamber for a prosthesis, the casing including an opening sized to allow for the introduction of the prosthesis into the chamber and a sealing element disposed around the opening to allow a sub-atmospheric pressure to be drawn within the casing;
• a first fluid line leading to the casing for connecting the chamber to a source of sub-atmospheric pressure;
• a second fluid line for connecting the chamber to a source of liquid;
• and
• a valve acting on the first and second fluid line to connect the chamber in succession with the source of sub-atmospheric pressure and the source of liquid.

A kit for the treatment of a prosthesis having an apertured structure, comprising:

• a casing defining a holding chamber for a prosthesis, the casing including an opening sized to allow for the introduction of the prosthesis into the chamber and a sealing element disposed around the opening to permit sub-atmospheric pressure to be drawn within the casing;
• a first fluid line leading to the casing for connecting the chamber to a source of sub-atmospheric pressure;
• a second fluid line for connecting the chamber to a source of liquid;
• and
• a valve acting on the first and second fluid lines to connect the chamber in succession with the source of sub-atmospheric pressure and the source of liquid, wherein the casing, the first fluid line, the second fluid line, and the valve are packaged in a sterile envelope.