A method for prion inactivation by hydrogen peroxide

摘要

A method is provided for inactivating prions and is particularly effective in inactivating prions on medical devices. An article having a quantity of prions thereon is placed into a sterilization chamber. Pressure in the sterilization chamber is lowered to a pressure below the vapor pressure of hydrogen peroxide and a solution of hydrogen peroxide is admitted into the sterilization chamber and placed into contact with the article to inactivate prions on the article.