Minntech Corporation

Mary Beth Henderson

Patricia M Stanley

Bradley K Onstad

Ward J Sly

John E Marxer

Gregory Worsnick

Raymond Paul Oberleitner

Kurt J Weimer

Bruce D Martin

The present invention relates to a two-part or multi-part concentrate system for preparing an activated solution which can be diluted with water to a use-dilution solution having improved anti-corrosive properties at room temperature. The concentrate system contains a first component containing at least one oxidizing agent, preferably hydrogen peroxide and a second component containing at least formic acid in a concentration of about 25 wt %. At least one corrosion inhibitor and at least one surfactant are also included in the concentrate system. When mixed and diluted, the resulting solution is excellent in its sterilization and anti-corrosive properties.

Multi-part anti-microbial concentrate system, activated solution, use-dilution solution, method of making same, and method of sterilizing with the use-dilution solution

A system for reprocessing and sterilizing a previously used endoscope having at least one lumen is disclosed. The reprocessing system includes a reaction chamber into which individual chemical components of a sterilant are transferred by pneumatic force. The system includes a central processor which controls the asynchronous reprocessing and sterilization of at least two endoscopes. A novel sterilant is also disclosed. Also disclosed is a combination of the sterilization device and the sterilant and methods of using the same.

Endoscope reprocessing and sterilization system

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Mary Beth Henderson