Abstract

An antimicrobial solution for a medical device having a chamber defined by a wall, the chamber being configured to be includes water, and an amount of iodine in the water sufficient to generate free elemental iodine when introduced into the chamber of the medical device. The free elemental iodine is configured to diffuse through the wall of the chamber and/or be embedded in the wall of the chamber of the medical device to form an antimicrobial polymer on the wall of the chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 59/12 - Iodine, e.g. iodophorsCompounds thereof
• A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
• A01N 59/20 - Copper
• A61M 25/00 - CathetersHollow probes

Abstract

A method and system for sterilizing an iodine antiseptic solution is disclosed. The iodine antiseptic solution can comprise iodine crystals and/or povidone-iodine (PVP-I). The method includes providing the iodine antiseptic solution to a closed container. And during a sterilization cycle, the method further includes heating the iodine antiseptic solution in the closed container to a sterilization temperature sufficient to generate free elemental iodine in the closed container. The method further includes applying a positive pressure in the closed container to pressurize the free elemental iodine to produce sterilized iodine within the closed container.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 41/10 - Inactivation or decontamination of a medicinal preparation prior to administration to an animal or a person
• A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor
• A61K 33/18 - IodineCompounds thereof

Abstract

A method and system for sterilizing an iodine antiseptic solution is disclosed. The iodine antiseptic solution can comprise iodine crystals and/or povidone-iodine (PVP-I). The method includes providing the iodine antiseptic solution to a closed container. And during a sterilization cycle, the method further includes heating the iodine antiseptic solution in the closed container to a sterilization temperature sufficient to generate free elemental iodine in the closed container. The method further includes applying a positive pressure in the closed container to pressurize the free elemental iodine to produce sterilized iodine within the closed container.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/28 - Devices for testing the effectiveness or completeness of sterilisation, e.g. indicators which change colour
• A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor
• A61L 2/26 - Accessories
• A01N 59/12 - Iodine, e.g. iodophorsCompounds thereof

Abstract

An antimicrobial solution for a medical device having a chamber defined by a wall, the chamber being configured to be includes water, and an amount of iodine in the water sufficient to generate free elemental iodine when introduced into the chamber of the medical device. The free elemental iodine is configured to diffuse through the wall of the chamber and/or be embedded in the wall of the chamber of the medical device to form an antimicrobial polymer on the wall of the chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 59/12 - Iodine, e.g. iodophorsCompounds thereof
• A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
• A01N 59/20 - Copper
• A61M 25/00 - CathetersHollow probes

Abstract

An antimicrobial solution for a medical device having a chamber defined by a wall, the chamber being configured to be includes water, and an amount of iodine in the water sufficient to generate free elemental iodine when introduced into the chamber of the medical device. The free elemental iodine is configured to diffuse through the wall of the chamber and/or be embedded in the wall of the chamber of the medical device to form an antimicrobial polymer on the wall of the chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/18 - Liquid substances
• A61L 29/08 - Materials for coatings
• A61K 33/18 - IodineCompounds thereof
• A61M 25/00 - CathetersHollow probes
• C01B 7/14 - Iodine