Patent ID: 6468482
Filing Date: 2002-10-22
Classification: A61L,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus (80) for limiting the amount of instruments placed in a metal sterilization container (10), said apparatus (80) comprising: a metal sterilization container having a pre-determined interior volume; and a basket apparatus comprising:a metal base (82) having a plurality of vent holes (83) located therein; metal side walls (84) attached to said base (82), said sidewalls (84) including a plurality of vent holes (83) therein; a pair of handle fixtures (86) located on opposite sides of said base (82), said handle fixtures (86) including feet (88) and handles (85) extending beyond said side walls (84) such that only one basket (80) can be placed in said container (10) for sterilization; and divider means (90) consisting of a series of brackets (92) attachable to said base (82), wherein the volume of said basket apparatus (80) is no more than 20% (twenty percent) of the volume of said container (10), so that all instruments in said container are thoroughly and completely sterilized.