Method for the assessment and validation of cleaning processes

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5928948
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08814804

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A porous material (10) is contaminated with soil (14). Optionally, the porous material is partially shielded by an impermeable layer. The contaminated porous material is packaged and shipped to a user site. The contaminated porous material is removed from the package and placed in an automated processor containing medical equipment (22). The medical equipment and porous material are subjected to a cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing cycle in the processor. The cleaning process is evaluated by examining the porous material with an infrared or other electronic reader (24) to determine the presence of remaining soil which has not be removed during the cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing cycle.

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STERIS CORPORATION5960 HEISLEY ROAD MENTOR OH 44060

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Malchesky, Paul S Painesville Township, OH 36 1984

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