STERILIZATION INDICATOR READING APPARATUS AND METHOD

原文（中国語）

A sterilization indicator reading apparatus is provided. The reading apparatus includes a housing including a top portion defining an aperture therethrough. The aperture is dimensioned to at least partially receive a sterilization indicator therethrough, such that the sterilization indicator is at least partially received within the housing. The reading apparatus further includes a heating coil disposed within the housing. Upon insertion of the sterilization indicator within the housing through the aperture, the heating coil is spaced apart from the sterilization indicator. The heating coil is configured to radiatively heat the sterilization indicator. The reading apparatus further includes an air supply unit disposed within the housing and configured to selectively supply air to the heating coil.