A Closed System Autoclave.

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Abstract:

The invention disclosed in this application is a closed sterilization system for sterilization of surgical instruments and includes the unique combination of a sealable chamber for sterilizing instruments, a closed system for providing a water substitute for providing heat to the surgical instruments to be sterilized and a recovery system for reusing the water substitute. In one successful embodiment of the invention the water substitute is FC-75, a perfluorocarbon having a boiling point of 216F.

Author(s):
Sharrow, Barry
Author Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C
Descriptive Note:
Patent Application,
Pagination:
0011

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Government-owned Invention Available For Licensing. Copy Of Application Available Ntis.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PAT-APPL-495 159
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*Autoclaves, Sterilization, Surgical instruments, Equipment, Patents
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies, Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
Keyword(s):
*Patent applications, PAT CL 21 93
Report Date:
1974 Aug 06