Sterilization packaging – essential equipment for professional practices
Only packaging made of appropriate materials and securely sealed ensures proper penetration of the sterilizing agent to the instruments placed inside the pack and subsequently protects sterile instruments from contamination. Sterilization packaging available in the sterim.eu store not only meets all formal and regulatory requirements but is also characterized by high quality. Most commonly, it is made of special medical-grade paper and transparent film. In cases where heavy instrument sets or linen packs are sterilized, much more durable combinations of film and nonwoven fabric may be used. The simplest packaging, used in smaller facilities such as outpatient clinics, dental practices, beauty salons or tattoo studios, comes in the form of self-sealing sterilization pouches. Factory-made triple seals of the pouches provide high strength, while the self-adhesive closure used during pack preparation is fully tight and protects the contents against contamination. All sterilization pouches available at sterim.eu are equipped with Type 1 chemical sterilization indicators.
Reels, pouches, films – everything at sterim.eu
In medium-sized and large medical facilities, sterilization reels are commonly used, allowing the preparation of packs of optimal size – with length adjusted to the sterilized instrument. Reels, like sterilization pouches, are made of special medical paper and laminated film or TYVEK material. The sterim.eu store offers sterilization reels in various widths, with or without gussets, making it possible to select packaging suited to the most frequently sterilized instruments. Prepared packs are thermally sealed using a heat sealer – such devices are also available in the sterim.eu offer, in versions designed for both smaller and larger medical facilities and central sterilization departments. The sterilization packaging catalogue at sterim.eu is complemented by additional protective plastic bags for securing sterilized packs during transport, as well as transport trays and containers used for moving medical instruments after initial cleaning.
Which sterilization packaging should you choose?
Choosing the right sterilization packaging depends on several variables. You need to know the size and weight of the instruments and medical devices you intend to sterilize. For standard-sized and relatively lightweight instruments, self-sealing sterilization pouches are usually sufficient. If you need to sterilize long or heavy instruments or items, sterilization reels or containers should be selected. As an eco-friendly sterilization packaging option, crepe paper works perfectly – most often used for wrapping instrument trays. Another solution is SMS nonwoven fabric, characterized by high durability and suitability for use with multiple sterilization methods.
Which sterilization packs?
Sterilization packs are specialized sterilization packaging designed for the safe and effective sterilization of medical, cosmetic, podiatric and many other types of instruments. The choice of the appropriate sterilization pack depends on the specific nature of the facility and the sterilization method used (here we focus mainly on steam sterilization, which is one of the most popular methods). The most commonly selected options by sterim.eu customers include: sterilization pouches, flat and gusseted reels, crepe paper and SMS nonwoven fabric. Universal sterilization reels are becoming increasingly popular, especially in facilities that use more than one sterilization method.
It is particularly important to remember that every sterilization pack must comply with applicable European standards and carry appropriate markings both on the packaging itself and on the product packaging. These include, for example, the CE marking (on the packaging only), the MD marking for medical devices, and the UDI code.
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