Steris has been granted a patent for a sterilization challenge device designed to verify sterilization efficacy. The device features a container with a chamber for a sterilization indicator, a spacer member to facilitate gas flow, and a cap to seal the container’s open end. GlobalData’s report on Steris gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Smarter leaders trust GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Steris, was a key innovation area identified from patents. Steris's grant share as of June 2024 was 63%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Sterilization challenge device for verifying sterilization efficacy
The patent US12036333B2 describes a sterilization challenge device designed to verify the efficacy of sterilization processes. The device comprises a container with a defined chamber, a spacer member, a sterilization indicator, and a cap to seal the open end of the container. The spacer member, which can be a tape with a thickness ranging from 3 to 15 mils, facilitates the flow of gaseous sterilants, such as hydrogen peroxide or ethylene oxide, into the chamber when the cap is applied. The container is typically made from polypropylene and features external threads for secure engagement with the cap, which may also have corresponding internal threads.
Additionally, the device may include an insert member that houses the sterilization indicator, which is often a biological indicator. The arrangement of the insert member and the biological indicator can vary, with options for their positioning within the chamber. The insert member is generally cylindrical and can be made from polyvinyl chloride. It may also feature holes to allow the gaseous sterilant to reach the biological indicator effectively. The claims detail various configurations and materials for the spacer member, container, and insert member, emphasizing the device's adaptability for different sterilization verification needs.
To know more about GlobalData’s detailed insights on Steris, buy the report here.
Data Insights
From
The gold standard of business intelligence.
Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.
GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.
GlobalData Patent Analytics tracks bibliographic data, legal events data, point in time patent ownerships, and backward and forward citations from global patenting offices. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
