Instrument sterilization device
Described herein generally are sterilization devices that can allow sterilization of surface(s) of instrument(s). Methods of using these devices are also described.
1. A sterilization device comprising:
a body comprising at least one indicator light, a power source, and at least one light source; and
an adapter comprising a lens and a substrate configured to provide a color change;
wherein the adapter is a shell configured to enclose an instrument for sterilization.
2. The sterilization device of claim 1 , wherein the power source is at least 3 volts.
3. The sterilization device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one indicator light turns green after the instrument is sterilized.
4. The sterilization device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light source is a light emitting diode.
5. The sterilization device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light source is a laser emitting diode.
6. The sterilization device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light source emits ultraviolet C light.
7. The sterilization device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light source has a wavelength of about 275 nm.
8. The sterilization device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light source has an optical power of about 30 mW.
9. The sterilization device of claim 1 , wherein the adapter is sterile.
10. The sterilization device of claim 1 , wherein the adapter is disposable.
11. The sterilization device of claim 1 , further including a switch, at least one or more sensors, or a multi-sensor to activate the sterilization device.
12. The sterilization device of claim 1 , wherein sterilization occurs in less than about 10 minutes.
13. The sterilization device of claim 1 , wherein sterilization occurs in less than about 10 sec.
14. The sterilization device of claim 1 , wherein microbial reduction is a 7-log microbial reduction.