Patent ID: 6797234
Filing Date: 2004-09-28
Classification: A01N,A61B,A61L,C23F

Abstract:
A method of sterilizing a tubular structure comprising:a) providing a tubular structure having first and second flow paths defined therethrough; b) providing at least one source of sterilizing fluid; c) selectively communicating a proximal end of said first fluid flow path with said at least one source of sterilizing fluid; d) causing said sterilizing fluid to flow at a positive pressure through said tubular structure along said first fluid flow path; e) selectively communicating a proximal end of said second fluid flow path with said at least one source of sterilizing fluid; and f) causing said sterilizing fluid to reverse flow at a positive pressure through said tubular structure along said second fluid flow path, wherein at least part of said second fluid flow path is opposite said first fluid flow path.