Progressive Sterilization, LLC

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Clarence J Snyder, Iii

Barry Miles Snyder

Michele Mauzerall

Maryellen Keenan

An improved mobile apparatus for sterilizing surgical trays serves as a self-contained autoclave, allowing sterilization of the interior of the apparatus and its contents. A method of sterilization using the apparatus is presented as well. By means of a dedicated transfer and storage system, the apparatus, integrable with respect to a transfer cart and a lift device, may be moved easily between a location of sterilization, a storage area, and an operating room, and more than one such apparatus may be stacked vertically for storage to enhance storage efficiency.

Mobile apparatus and method for sterilizing one or more surgical trays with integrable transfer and storage system

A mobile apparatus and method to sterilize surgical trays. A cabinet has filtered cabinet roof vents, filtered cabinet floor vents, door(s) sealably covering a cabinet front aperture, shelves sized to support surgical trays, and wheels. Surgical trays are placed within the cabinet, the cabinet doors are closed, and the mobile apparatus is placed within an autoclave and sterilized. The cabinet doors are not unsealed until the cabinet is in the operating room, ready for use. During use in the operating room, doors are opened, trays removed, and their contents used. Wheels on the cabinet facilitate moving the cabinet from autoclave to storage or operating room. Chemical indicators and a locator card may be used to verify the sterilization status and autoclave history of the cabinet and its contents. Method steps include periodically replacing the filters and door gasket.

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Sudlersville, MD, United States of America

Clarence J Snyder, Iii