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US 8,617,483 B2Granted
Gaseous sterilization of impermeable containers through use of porous material
AssigneeDePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
InventorsEric Fischer, Gary Mitchel, Michael J O'Neil
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Abstract
A gas-impervious container having a gas-permeable porous insert, wherein the insert contacts a flowable biomedical material, for improving access of the sterilant gas to the material.
Claims15
A device comprising a gas-impervious container having a flowable biomedical material therein and a gas-permeable porous insert having a first end, wherein the insert contacts the flowable biomedical material,
- wherein the flowable biomedical material is a curable silicone.
A kit comprising:
- a) a cartridge having a first bore defining a longitudinal axis, a distal end having a distal endwall, distal openings and activation means, and a proximal end having a proximal opening, and
- b) a device having an open end, a flowable biomedical material therein and a gas-permeable porous insert having a first end, wherein the insert contacts the flowable biomedical material,
- wherein the flowable biomedical material is a curable silicone, and
- wherein the gas-permeable porous insert is permeated with a gaseous sterilant.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.