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plastic faces plastic and paper faces paper. Paper-plastic pouches
shall not be wrapped or contained.
Textile packs. The barrier properties of new textile wrap are diminished
by repeated laundering and sterilization cycles. They shall be inspected
for holes, worn spots breaks, stains or separation of the fabric.
Non-woven. Unique materials like paper or Polypropylene as single
layer or as Double wrap single layer. It is tear resistant and is for single
use.
Immediately after surgery use, clean instruments thoroughly to dispose
of any residue or immerse it in enzymatic disinfectant.
It is recommended to wash instruments with an ultrasonic cleaner,
using detergent and mineral-free water.
Launder textile wraps prior to reuse.
After cleaning, rinse instruments for 30 seconds. (Follow
manufacturer’s instructions on the use of products for cleaning and
lubricating instruments after using the ultrasonic cleaner).
Materials, including materials used for inner wraps, shall be compatible
with the item being packed and the sterilizing method selected.
Before placing an instrument into the sterilizer tray, make sure that
instruments which are not of the same metal, (stainless steel, carbon
steel, etc.) are separated and placed on different trays.
Before use, check inside the autoclave chamber to ensure that no
items have been left from the previous cycle.
Do not overload the chamber or the trays.
Use only autoclavable products. Please refer to the manufacturer
instructions for sterilization of unknown materials or instruments.
Note:
Check manufacturer’s instructions for the sterilization of each item.
Observe maximum weight limits as referenced in the table in 3.2
All instruments must be sterilized in an open position.
Use single-use wraps only once and discards them after use.
In case carbon steel instruments are placed on stainless steel trays,
the trays should be lined with a towel or paper wrap before placing the
instruments on the trays. There should be no direct contact between
the carbon steel and the stainless steel trays.
Verify that the packaging method is in accordance with good practice
approach and the packaging materials are in accordance with the
applicable standards (e.g. EN868 series).
Place a sterilization indicator strip (Class 4) in each tray.
Place instruments with ratchets opened and unlocked or clipped on the
first ratchet position.
