Micro-isolator steam sterilization cycle and apparatus

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A61L 2/24 (2006.01) A61L 2/06 (2006.01) A61L 2/07 (2006.01)

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CA 2176132

A method and apparatus, particularly useful method is disclosed for sterilizing micro-isolators in which a sipper bottle is contained In the present invention, sterilization is effected by using a microprocessor control to regulate the pressure within a sterilization chamber in response to temperature conditions. Pressure within the chamber is regulated so that as temperature is raised and lowered, the boiling point of water in the sipper bottle is never exceeded. Prior to sterilization, the chamber is evacuated of air to permit effective distribution of steam. Subsequent to sterilization the chamber is again evacuated in order to evaporate condensed steam that covers the micro-isolator and its contents. During each of these evacuations, the microprocessor control regulates the rate of vacuum draw down so that the boiling point of water in the sipper bottle is again not exceeded. This method permits micro-isolators to be sterilized with sipper bottles full of water, without losing a significant volume of water. The method of the present invention thus provides micro-isolators that are ready to use, including the drying of the micro-isolator, complete with bedding and food.

L'invention concerne un procédé et un appareil de stérilisation de micro-isolateurs contenant une bouteille de distribution d'eau à faibles doses. Dans le système selon l'invention, la stérilisation s'effectue au moyen d'une commande de microprocesseur conçue pour réguler la pression dans une chambre de stérilisation en réponse à certaines conditions de température. La pression dans la chambre est régulée de sorte que lorsque la température est augmentée ou diminuée, le point d'ébullition de l'eau dans la bouteille ne soit jamais dépassé. Avant la stérilisation, l'air contenu dans la chambre est évacué de manière à permettre la répartition efficace de la vapeur. Après la stérilisation, la chambre est à nouveau vidée de sorte que la vapeur condensée recouvrant le micro-isolateur et son contenu s'évaporent. Pendant chaque évacuation, la commande du microprocesseur régule la diminution du vide de sorte que le point d'ébullition dans la bouteille ne soit pas dépassé. Ce procédé permet de stériliser les micro-isolateurs avec les bouteilles de distribution d'eau pleines sans perte de volume d'eau importante. Le procédé selon l'invention permet de produire des micro-isolateurs prêts à l'emploi, séchage compris, fournis avec la nourriture et la litière.

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