Method of exciting an electro-magnetic mechanical resonance in a structural component (2, 3) of a microorganism (1), the method comprising exposing said microorganism to an oscillating magnetic field (H), which oscillates at least at a first frequency, characterized in that said first frequency corresponds to a frequency of a mechanical resonance of said structural component. The invention is further directed to a method of selecting effective operating parameters to perform the invention. Under further aspects, the invention relates to applications of the method in in the technical fields of water treatment, nutrition industry, cell culture industry or paper industry as well as in the general reduction or limitation of the reproduction of specific germs in all areas, as well as in human and animal tissue cultures, ex vivo (extracorporal) of blood preparations. In a specific embodiment of the invention, the microorganism is brought in contact with magnetic nanoparticles, which are designed to attach themselves to the structural component of the microorganism.

A method for sterilizing a concentrated composition and a diluent. The diluent is contained in a large container, and the concentrated composition is contained in a small container that is positioned within the large container. The combined containers are placed in at least one sealing layer that is hermetically sealed, and is also preferably placed in a second sealing layer that is also hermetically sealed. The bagged container is then placed in a carton, which preferably has a liner, and the carton is closed. The carton is then irradiation sterilized. The carton is delivered to the clean room. At a first staging area, the carton is opened and the bagged container is removed and brought to a second staging area. At the second staging area, the second sealing layer is removed and the container can be stored in the first sealing layer. The container is brought into the clean environment, where the first sealing layer is removed. At that point, the small container is opened and the chemical composition is released into the large container, so that the chemical composition mixes with the diluent. The container can then be shaken until the chemical composition is thoroughly mixed with the diluent.

A kit to extract tissues that comprises of a recipient, a sampler holder and a sampler, where the receipient consists of a socket structure with a slot or guide provided with a cleaner and a lid with a slot or guide; the sampler holder comprises an elongated body, a handle on its proximal end and a pin on its distal end; and a sampler coupled, in a removable manner, to the pin of the sampler holder, where the sampler has a body substantially cylindric with a distal end and a proximal end, and that has a longitudinal plane in the direction of the cylindric body and a cross plane; a cutting element in the interior of said distal end; and in its proximal end, media to couple, in a removable manner, the sampler to the sampler holder.

A kit to extract tissues that comprises of a recipient, a sampler holder and a sampler, where the receipient consists of a socket structure with a slot or guide provided with a cleaner and a lid with a slot or guide; the sampler holder comprises an elongated body, a handle on its proximal end and a pin on its distal end; and a sampler coupled, in a removable manner, to the pin of the sampler holder, where the sampler has a body substantially cylindric with a distal end and a proximal end, and that has a longitudinal plane in the direction of the cylindric body and a cross plane; a cutting element in the interior of said distal end; and in its proximal end, media to couple, in a removable manner, the sampler to the sampler holder.

A method of treating a patient having inflammation or an infection from bacteria or molds or fungi or virus by destroying bacteria or molds or fungi or virus has the step of directing one or more sound wave treatments into the patient to destroy bacteria or molds or fungi or virus. The sound wave treatments cause an improved blood supply, a disruption of cellular membranes and a cellular communication causing the patient's cells to identify and attack the bacteria, mold fungi or virus and further causes recruiting or stimulating an increase in anti-microbial peptides. The method further can have the step of administering medications to the patient including, but not limited to anti-viral medications, antibiotics, anti-fungal medications or anti-mold medications, wherein the sound wave treatment extends the useful life of the medications.

A method of treating a patient having inflammation or an infection from bacteria or molds or fungi or virus by destroying bacteria or molds or fungi or virus has the step of directing one or more sound wave treatments into the patient to destroy bacteria or molds or fungi or virus. The sound wave treatments cause an improved blood supply, a disruption of cellular membranes and a cellular communication causing the patient's cells to identify and attack the bacteria, mold fungi or virus and further causes recruiting or stimulating an increase in anti-microbial peptides. The method further can have the step of administering medications to the patient including, but not limited to anti-viral medications, antibiotics, anti-fungal medications or anti-mold medications, wherein the sound wave treatment extends the useful life of the medications.

A sterilization-assistance device is described herein. In some embodiments, the sterilization-assistance device comprises a dry booster and at least one measurement device attached to the dry booster. In various embodiments, the at least one measurement device may include a strain gauge. In various embodiments, the at least one measurement device may include a pressure sensor. In various embodiments, the at least one measurement device may include a pressure sensor and a strain gauge. The sterilization assistance device may also include a communication module. The communication module may be a wireless-communication module. The measurement device may provide indications that the dry booster has become detached from an endoscope during a sterilization procedure.

A sterilization-assistance device is described herein. In some embodiments, the sterilization-assistance device comprises a dry booster and at least one measurement device attached to the dry booster. In various embodiments, the at least one measurement device may include a strain gauge. In various embodiments, the at least one measurement device may include a pressure sensor. In various embodiments, the at least one measurement device may include a pressure sensor and a strain gauge. The sterilization assistance device may also include a communication module. The communication module may be a wireless-communication module. The measurement device may provide indications that the dry booster has become detached from an endoscope during a sterilization procedure.

A method and apparatus for cleaning and treating HVAC systems with a deployed agent preferably includes an aerosol generating device, a plurality of vent sealing devices, an outlet connection conduit and an inlet connection conduit. The HVAC system includes at least one supply duct and at least one return duct. The aerosol generating device includes an inlet and an outlet. The outlet is connected to a return vent of the at least one return duct with the outlet connection conduit. A supply vent of the at least one supply duct may be connected to the inlet with the inlet connection conduit. However, the inlet does not have to be connected to the supply vent if the aerosol generating device is retained in an enclosure. A booster chamber may be used to increase the flow rate of the deployed agent from the aerosol generating device.

Plug for high-pressure processing machines with a bag, comprising a duct for the passage of a pressure-transmitting fluid to the bag, another duct for filling and emptying of a product to be pressurized and a valve. The plug is further provided with a rod for opening and closing the valve. Said rod is located in the duct for the product and has its own inner duct joined to a cleaning agent chamber for the passage of the cleaning agent through the product duct. The invention also relates to a machine incorporating said plug and a method for the processing of pumpable substances. Hygienic design and very high pressure sealing requirements are met by the invention.