| 摘要 |
<p>A flash sterilization container (10) comprises a pan (12) forming the bottom of the container holding a tray (14), with a cover (16) forming the top of the container, and a mechanical baffle (133). The mechanical baffle (133) covers an opening in the cover (16) so that the inside of the container (10) formed when the cover is removably sealed to the pan (12) can communicate with the atmosphere surrounding the sealed container allowing steam or other sterilization medium to enter and exit the container passing through the mechanical baffle (133) in a tortuous path. Items to be sterilized are placed on the tray (14) and the cover (16) is attached and sealed to the pan (12). The sealed container is then placed in an autoclave or other source of sterilization medium, such as, pressurized steam. The mechanical baffle (133) allows the sterilization medium to enter the interior of the container and sterilize any items contained therein while inhibiting the introduction of dust and other airborne particles and microorganisms into the container.</p> |
