Sterilization indicator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4596773
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06537794

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A sterilization indicator for testing the effectiveness of a sterilization process and a sterilization process using such an indicator are described. The indicator includes a container for holding a number of viable microorganisms and a quantity of nutrient medium; a separation member that prevents the nutrient medium from contacting the microorganisms; a penetration member that penetrates the separation member to allow the nutrient medium to contact the microorganisms and a cap, coupled to the penetration member, to seal the microorganisms and nutrient medium within the container.

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SMITHS INDUSTRIES MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC A CORP OF DENot Provided

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Wheeler, Jr Robert P Keene, NH 4 113

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