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Wrapping types for sterilization by autoclave
The materials used for wrapping the pieces to be sterilized must keep the sterilization after the
sterilization process and during storage.
These materials must:
- allow the sterilization process;
- be appropriate for the material and the sterilization process;
- allow the drying, ventilation and dispersion of the sterilizing agents;
- not have lighter and darker parts;
- be resistant to wetness, be free of holes and scratches;
- don’t release particles.
Suggested method for wrapping instruments and materials
The wrapping technique for wrapping instruments and/or materials before the sterilization process
is described in the following sequence of illustrations.
This folding sequence isn’t unintentional. It makes its handling easier and it prevents contamination
when the wrapping is opened.
A. Place the piece
diagonally and in
the middle of the
wrapping material.
B. Hold the “a” corner,
fold it and cover the
piece.
C. Hold the “b” corner
and fold it over the
piece, covering it
and bending the end
upwards.
D. Repeat the last
step with the “d”
corner.
E. Fold the “c” corner
in the direction of the
operator.
F. Take the “c” corner
a n d i n s e r t t h e m
under the folds made
in C, D and E.
G. Let the “c” corner
outside, in order to
prevent the sterilized
material from being
contaminated and
making the wrapping
opening easier.
H. If necessary, seal
the wrapping using
cord or crepe.
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