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 method of sterilization, the method comprising:
inserting an instrument into a sterilization device comprising a body and an adapter to apply sterilizing light to the instrument; and
applying sterilizing light to the instrument;
wherein the adapter comprises one or more lens and is a shell configured to enclose the instrument, and wherein the adapter includes a substrate configured to provide an irreversible color change once sterilization is complete.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the sterilizing light is ultraviolet light.
3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein the ultraviolet light is ultraviolet C light.
4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the sterilizing light has a wavelength of about 275 nm.
5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises at least one indicator light, a power source, and at least one light source.
6 . The method of claim 5 , wherein the at least one light source is about 3.5 mm×3.5 mm light emitting diode.
7 . The method of claim 5 , wherein the at least one indicator light turns green upon the completion of the sterilization of the instrument.
8 . The method of claim 5 , wherein the at least one light source is a laser emitting diode.
9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the sterilizing light is emitted for about 5 seconds.
10 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the sterilizing light is emitted for about 5 seconds to about 10 seconds.
11 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the adapter is sterile.
12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the adapter is disposable.
13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the sterilization device further comprises a switch, at least one or more sensors, or a multi-sensor to activate the sterilization device to start sterilization.
14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a liquid.
15 . The method of claim 1 , wherein microbial reduction is between a 4-log microbial reduction and an 8-log microbial reduction.
16 . The method of claim 15 , wherein the microbial reduction is a 7-log microbial reduction.