Portable Decontamination and Sterilization System
Abstract
TDA Research, Inc., (TDA) is developing a portable system to generate chlorine dioxide, which can be used for biodecontamination of small items and to sterilize medical and dental instruments in austere environments. Prototype systems can effectively sterilize both biological indicators and medical instruments inoculated with bacterial spores. At room temperature we found D-values (time for 90% kill) consistent with a sterilization cycle time of less than 30 minutes. The system has multiple features to assure simple and reliable operation. It requires no external power and includes indicators to verify correct functioning.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 17, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA449575
Entities
People
- Bryan Smith
- Suzanne Smerjac
- William Bell