Removable sterilization rack and sterilization apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a removable sterilization rack for supporting objects to be sterilized inside a sterilization apparatus, said sterilization rack comprising: a support structure for supporting said objects; at least one opening for directing a flow of a fluid towards said objects when the objects are supported by said support structure; a docking port for docking with a fluid supply port comprised in said sterilization apparatus and receiving said fluid from the fluid supply port of the sterilization apparatus; and a conduit arranged and configured to bring said docking port in fluid flow connection with said at least one opening, wherein said sterilization rack comprises a marker configured to provide a contactless positioning indication to said sterilization apparatus when said docking port is in a position to receive said fluid from the fluid supply port of the sterilization apparatus.

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