| 摘要 |
The present invention includes a method and system (1) for cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing objects, such as medical or dental instruments or devices. The system (1) of the invention includes an energy source (5), such as a sonicator, adapted and configured to impact the object with energy, suc h as ultrasonic energy; a liquid transporter (7) adapted and configured to circulate around, through, and/or into the object a wash composition, an antimicrobial composition, a rinse composition, or a plurality of these compositions; and a dryer (9) adapted and configured to dry the object, preferably, in the presence of a sterilant. The method of the invention includes contacting the object with a wash composition and energy, such as ultrasonic energy; treating the object with an antimicrobial composition; rinsing the object with a rinse composition; and drying the object, preferab ly in the presence of a sterilant. |
