Sterilant composition and system

摘要

An antimicrobial solution for disinfecting instruments in an automatic sterilization device, the solution comprising: a peracid reaction product formed in situ from combining a liquid acetyl donor with a solid source of peroxide, wherein the in situ reaction takes place in the sterilization device, along with a containment and delivery ampule for use in an automatic sterilization device, and methods for disinfecting a medical instrument employing the inventive antibacterial solution.

主权项

1. An antimicrobial solution effective for sterilization of instruments in an automatic sterilization device, the solution comprising:
a peracid product formed in situ from combining a liquid acetyl donor selected from the group consisting of diacetyl methylamine, caprolactone, and imidazole with a powdered or granulated solid source of peroxide, and an acidic pH modifier that is introduced into the solution via a controlled release mechanism to maintain an optimal in situ reaction condition pH of about 8, wherein the in situ reaction takes place in the sterilization device and wherein the concentration of peracid product formed in situ is effective to achieve sterilizing concentrations of at least about 2000 ppm without addition of sulfuric acid.