METHOD OF DISINFECTING ITEMS IN A VACUUM USING OZONE

摘要

A method of disinfecting or sterilizing an article, such as medical devices or tools, is provided. The items are sterilized by placing them in an enclosed chamber and evacuating the air to form a vacuum. Ozonated vapor is then injected into the chamber for a predetermined time allowing the ozonated vapor to contact, and destroy, the pathogens in the chamber. The ozonated vapor is injected for a predetermined time and at a predetermined pressure. Upon completion of the disinfection or sterilization cycle, or sub-cycle, the ozonated vapor is evacuated from the chamber by reestablishing a vacuum.