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8173418 |
Device for activating a self-contained biological indicator
The present invention provides a device for activating a self-contained biological indicator. The biological indicator includes a casing, an ampule having a growth-promoting medium disposed therein...
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8173388 |
Self-contained biological indicator
The disclosed invention provides a self-contained sterilization indicator for evaluating the effectiveness of a sterilization process. The sterilization indicator includes a cap configured for...
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8173389 |
Process for determining the effectiveness of a sterilization
The disclosed technology relates to a sterilization indicator and a process to concentrate signal generated by constraining it to a minimal surface, in a minimal volume and minimal pH and growth...
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8163234 |
Method for characterizing biological indicators in sterilization processes and apparatus for the implementation thereof
The invention relates to a method for characterizing the bioindicators in sterilization processes using an autoclave and the like, in which a bioindicator is kept in the same conditions as the...
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8158379 |
Methods for determining microbial contamination of allograft products
A method for determining microbial contamination of allograft products includes providing an extraction vessel having an outer container and a removable inner basket, placing the allograft product...
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8142714 |
Cleaning and disinfection of surgical and medical instruments and appliances
The invention relates to the use of a cleaning agent that contains surfactants and has a pH value of at least 11 when diluted in an aqueous solution and ready for use. Said cleaning agent is used...
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8071362 |
Sterilization indicator
The disclosed technology relates to a sterilization indicator and a process to concentrate signal generated by constraining it to a minimal surface, in a minimal volume and minimal pH and growth...
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8053210 |
Method for testing a sterilization packaging unit for its efficacy against recontamination
The invention relates to a method for testing a sterilization packaging unit provided for sterilization of objects to be sterilized, in particular medical objects to be sterilized, for its efficacy...
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8043845 |
Sterilization indicator
The disclosed technology relates to a sterilization indicator and a process to concentrate signal generated by constraining it to a minimal surface, in a minimal volume and minimal pH and growth...
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8003768 |
System for providing 20% ethanol solutions that meet bioburden and endotoxin requirements
A system and method for providing 20% ethanol solutions meeting bioburden and endotoxin specifications, which provides the 20% ethanol solution in a ready-to-use form which may be dispensed...
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7993609 |
Package for chemicals
A container is provided for holding a chemical compound or mixture. Areas are provided on the surface of the container which allow for gaseous by-products from the chemical contained within the...
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7919232 |
Advanced pathogen testing and carcass-certification methods for slaughter operations
The invention provides methods for certification of carcasses, and for detecting a contaminated carcass and preventing its movement into or across a production area. The inventive methods comprise...
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7902145 |
Terminal sterilization of injectable collagen products
Methods of sterilizing dermal fillers and injectable collagen material have been developed which reduce the level of active biological contaminants or pathogens without adversely affecting the...
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7874128 |
Test unit and method for testing whether a sterilizing packaging unit is effective against recontamination, and container packaging suitable for applying said method
A testing unit and a method of testing a sterilization packaging unit for microbial contamination of sterilized objects after they have been sterilized are disclosed. The testing unit includes a...
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7851178 |
Biological indicators for validating a prion sterilization-process
The present invention relates to a method of evaluating the efficiency of sterilization processes by measurement of degradation level of prion protein indicators. When exposed to sterilization...
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7811516 |
Sterilization challenge specimen holder
A sterilization challenge specimen holder is used with a test indicator to challenge sterilization on a consistent basis. The holder includes a body having an internal chamber region. A cap is...
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7790105 |
Sterilization challenge specimen holder
A sterilization challenge specimen holder is used with a test indicator to challenge sterilization on a consistent basis. The holder includes a body having an internal chamber region and a sleeve...
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7740802 |
Sterilization challenge specimen holder
A sterilization challenge specimen holder is used with a test indicator to challenge sterilization on a consistent basis. The holder includes a body having an internal chamber region. A cap is...
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7727513 |
Method for screening for bacterial conjunctivitis
A method for rapidly detecting infectious conjunctivitis in a host is provided. The method includes contacting an ocular test sample with a chromogen (e.g., Reichardt's dye) that exhibits a color...
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7718395 |
Monitoring cleaning of surfaces
A method for monitoring cleaning of a surface includes applying an amount of transparent indicator material to an area of a surface and measuring the amount of transparent indicator material...
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7718125 |
Sterilization challenge specimen holder
A sterilization challenge specimen holder is used with a test indicator to challenge sterilization on a consistent basis. The holder includes a body having an internal chamber region. A cap is...
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7687245 |
Microbial detection and quantification
Suitable dyes are used herein to indicate the presence of microbial contamination by spraying them onto surfaces in the form of an aqueous solution. The dye solution may also be allowed to dry,...
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7674602 |
Method for detecting a plurality of catalase positive microorganisms
This invention is directed to a method and kit for detecting microorganisms on a surface. The invention involves contacting a household surface with a cleaning composition comprising hydrogen...
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7642067 |
Device and method for rapidly determining the effectiveness of sterilization or disinfection processes
A device and a method for rapidly determining the effectiveness of sterilization or disinfection processes are provided. The method involves contacting a biological indicator containing a known...
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7611862 |
Method and apparatus for detecting and quantifying bacterial spores on a surface
A method and an apparatus for detecting and quantifying bacterial spores on a surface. In accordance with the method: bacterial spores are transferred from a place of origin to a test surface, the...
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7569359 |
Indicator device having an active agent encapsulated in an electrospun nanofiber
An indicator device for determining the efficacy of an antimicrobial treatment process. The indicator device includes an active agent encapsulated in an encapsulation component. The encapsulation...
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7563616 |
Bacterial lethality test indicator and prompt response spectroscopic analyzer
Multiple-component integral-structure dual-test sterility indicator, method of assembling physical components, selected spores, and chemical constituents in solution, within the indicator and...
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7544325 |
BIER vessel high-speed biological indicator shuttling system
An apparatus for testing the efficacy of a sterilizing environment on a test indicator, comprising a test chamber, a loading chamber adjacent to the test chamber and an opening connecting the test...
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7481975 |
Hydrogen peroxide indicator and method
The present invention provides a hydrogen peroxide indicator that includes a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of colorants. As a...
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7425411 |
Method for recovering microorganisms from a sample
The present invention provides for a method for recovering microorganisms from a sample that is rapid and provides microorganisms substantially free of adsorbents and other particles. The method...
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7384762 |
Process for trapping and confining microorganisms in air using water-soluble polymers
A process for trapping and confining microorganisms in air using water-soluble polymers is disclosed. The water-soluble polymers are readily soluble in water or a physiological diluent, have...
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7357896 |
Resistometer
A Biological Indicator Evaluator Resistometer (BIER vessel) provides enhancements in controlling the start and end points of exposure to a sterilant gas. The end point control employs a large...
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7326562 |
Biological indicator system to detect effectiveness of sterilization
A novel biological indicator system to detect the effectiveness of a sterilization treatment for assessing the viability of and/or changes in bacterial spores exposed to sterilization or...
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7300770 |
Detection of microbe contamination on elastomeric articles
An elastomeric article that contains a chromogen that undergoes a detectable change in color in the presence of one or more microbes is provided. For example, in one embodiment, the chromogen is a...
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7297530 |
Device for use in monitoring a swab technique
A device for use in monitoring a swab method, the device includes a first substrate substantially adjacent a second substrate, the first substrate and the second substrate having disposed...
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7282349 |
Solvatochromatic bacterial detection
Solvatochromic dyes are used herein to indicate the presence of bacteria by incorporating them into various substrates such as films, woven and nonwoven fabrics, paper towels, coform and airlaid...
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7247482 |
Variable resistance sterilization process challenge device and method
A sterilization process challenge device has a sterilization indicator contained within a container; and a variable diffusion restriction into said container.
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7229783 |
Method for monitoring hygiene
A test method and test device for hygiene monitoring of a test sample from a biological material or a surface with a biological material to detect the presence of phosphate and glucose as a measure...
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7183048 |
Kits and methods for determining the effectiveness of sterilization of disinfection processes
The invention relates to methods and kits and methods for assessing the effectiveness of a sterilization process by determining the release of dipicolinic acid (DPA) from bacterial or other spores...
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7115384 |
Automated microbiological testing apparatus and method therefor
A diagnostic microbiological testing system and method for microorganism identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility determinations (AST). The system includes multiple-well test panels...
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7045343 |
Sterilization indicator test packs
Sterilization indicator test packs for testing the effectiveness of a sterilization procedure are provided. Both non-challenge and challenge-type test packs are disclosed. The non-challenge test...
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6991918 |
Methods for improving sensitivity of oxygen biosensors
A method for detecting oxygen in a test sample is provided, the method involving exposing a test sample and a control sample to sensor compositions having a luminescent compound capable of...
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6989246 |
Sensor formulation for simultaneously monitoring at least two components of a gas composition
The present invention is directed to a sensor system for monitoring metabolic activity of an anaerobic or aerobic microorganism. The present invention further relates to a sensor system that can...
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6984374 |
Method for the evaluation of implantable materials
A method for the evaluation of a material to determine whether the material is susceptible to bacterial contamination or colonization comprising providing bacteria which are modified to produce a...
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6942989 |
Methods, compositions and kits for biological indicator of sterilization
A novel biological indicator system to detect the effectiveness of a sterilization treatment and methods for assessing the viability of and/or changes in bacterial spores exposed to a sterilization...
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6936434 |
Vapor phase decontamination process biological indicator evaluator resistomer (BIER) vessel
A BIER vessel evaluates biological indicators for sterilization processes. By flowing gaseous sterilant, such as vaporized hydrogen peroxide, through a chamber (12) before, during, and after...
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6908746 |
Rapid method of detection and enumeration of sulfide-producing bacteria in food products
A rapid method for detecting spoilage of a food sample, particularly a fish sample, by detecting and enumerating sulfide-producing bacteria (SPB). A growth medium containing iron and sulfur is...
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6897059 |
Sterilization indicator with chemically stabilized enzyme
A sterilization indicator for testing the effectiveness of a sterilization procedure comprises a source of an enzyme, a sterilant-resistant chemical associated with the enzyme, and a substrate that...
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6773898 |
Process challenge device
A process challenge device and method of using the same is presented for testing the efficiency of various sterilization procedures on objects to be sterilized. The device is assembled from two...
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6767732 |
Method and apparatus for the detection of volatile products in a sample
A method and apparatus is provided for detection of volatile products from a sample using a transducer which changes voltage as a function of contact of the volatile products with the transducer to...
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