System and Method for Sterilization of Medical Instruments within a Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization Process

Abstract

A system and method of sterilization for medical instruments within a hydrogen peroxide sterilization process is provided. A medical instrument is housed in a sterilization tray, wherein the sterilization tray is formed from polypropylene and a glass material. The medical instrument and sterilization tray are subjected to a hydrogen peroxide sterilant.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 149,032, entitled, “System and Method for Sterilization of Medical Instruments Within a Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization Process” filed Apr. 17, 2015 and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 166,994, entitled, “System and Method for Sterilization of Medical Instruments Within a Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization Process” filed May 27, 2015, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]The present disclosure is generally related to sterilization of medical instruments and more particularly is related to a system and method for sterilization of medical instruments within a hydrogen peroxide sterilization process.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0003]The sterilization of medical instruments and tools before, after, and sometimes during medical procedures is a foundation of modern health care, as it is imperative in preven...

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Benefits of technology

The present disclosure provides a system and method for sterilizing medical instruments using a hydrogen peroxide sterilization process. A special sterilization tray made of polypropylene and glass is used to hold the medical instruments. The tray is made by first injection molding polypropylene and glass into a sheet form and then thermoforming it into a tray shape. The sterilization tray is then exposed to a hydrogen peroxide sterilant. This system provides a convenient and effective way to sterilize medical instruments.

Problems solved by technology

These PPSU have proven successful in many types of sterilization processes, such as within steam autoclave, but they have points of failure in low temperature sterilization processes.

When the PPSU is subjected to hydrogen peroxide sterilization, however, the hydrogen peroxide is absorbed and causes the PPSU to discolor and become brittle over time, which leads to tray failure, or worse, ineffective sterilization due to a drop in the concentration level of hydrogen peroxide in the sterilization chamber.

Thus, a heretofore unaddressed need exists in the industry to address the aforementioned deficiencies and inadequacies.

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