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US 6,145,687 AGranted
Contaminant plug for medical instrument sterilization containers
AssigneeJohnson & Johnson Medical, Inc.
InventorsRobert L. Nichols, William H. Patterson, Keith F. Lindsey
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Abstract
A medical instrument sterilization container (10) is provided which includes a port (18). A removable filter (32) is received within port (18) to enable sterilization of instruments placed within container (10). A removable plug (48) replaces filter (32) to enable container (10) to be used to transport instruments without leaking of fluids therefrom.
Claims11
A method of using a medical instrument and containing associated contaminants, comprising:
- inserting the medical instrument into a medical instrument sterilization container, the container comprising a housing, a port defined through the housing and including a perforated base, a locking mechanism disposed about a periphery of the port, a removable filter disposed within the port adjacent the perforated base, and a removable cover disposed adjacent the port and cooperating with the locking mechanism to lock the filter into engagement with the perforated base,
- removing the medical instrument from the container,
- unlocking the removable cover,
- removing the filter from the port,
- inserting a removable sealing member in the port,
- replacing the removable cover to lock the sealing member into engagement with the port, and
- reinserting the medical instrument into the container.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.