Researchers Submit Patent Application, "Sterilization Enclosure For Surgical Instruments", for Approval (USPTO 20240252698).

A patent application has been submitted by inventors from Stryker Corporation for a sterilization enclosure for surgical instruments. The enclosure is designed to ensure that instruments are properly sterilized by measuring the environment inside the container during the sterilization process. The enclosure includes a sensor that measures characteristics such as temperature or pressure, and a processor compares these measurements against predetermined thresholds to determine if the sterilization process has reached the desired level of sterilization. This technology aims to address the potential issue of instruments not being properly disinfected and provide a notification system for healthcare professionals. [Extracted from the article]