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(57) Abstract: A hydrogen peroxide vapor sterilization device and method for medical devices and similar devices that uses hydrogen peroxide vapor released from an inorganic hydrogen peroxide complex. The peroxide vapor can be released at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. However, the pressure may be less than 50 torr and the temperature above 86 to facilitate the release of hydrogen peroxide vapor. The heating rate can be 5 ° C./minute or more. A plasma can optionally be used with the vapor. |