Patent ID: 6815206
Filing Date: 2004-11-09
Classification: A61L,Y10T

Abstract:
A system for monitoring a sterilization or disinfection process comprising:a container defining a first space and a second space, the first space and second spac being in fluid communication with each other; the first space being adapted to contain one or more articles to be sterilized or disinfected; the second space having therein at least one indicator for indicating at least one parameter relevant to the sterilization or disinfection process; an antimicrobial source for providing an antimicrobial agent to the first space, wherein the antimicrobial source comprises an aperture into the first space from outside of the container whereby antimicrobial fluids in space around the container may diffuse into the first space through the aperture, a flow restriction between the first space and the second space; and wherein the second space is in fluid communication with the antimicrobial source only through the first space.