- These pouches are used for sterilizing dental and medical instruments in autoclaves or ethylene oxide (EtO) chambers
Uses
- Instrument sterilization:
- The primary purpose is to ensure and maintain the sterility of dental and medical instruments after they have been sterilized
- Infection control:
- By providing a secure, sealed barrier, the pouches help prevent contamination of instruments after sterilization and before use
- Storage:
- They allow for the sterile storage of instruments until they are needed for a procedure
Features
- Self-sealing closure:
- The pouches have a self-adhesive strip that allows for a quick, secure, and latex-free seal
- Dual indicators:
- Each pouch features internal and external Class 1 chemical indicators that change color when they have been processed with steam or EtO
- Material:
- Made from high-quality, medical-grade paper on one side for proper sterilant penetration and a transparent film on the other for easy viewing of contents
- Dimensions:
- Each pouch measures 2.75 inches by 9 inches
- Quality:
- They are lead-free and not made from natural rubber latex
- Thumb notch:
- The easy-to-open thumb notch allows for efficient and seamless opening of the pouch
- Compatible sterilization methods:
- Suitable for use with steam (autoclave) and EtO (ethylene oxide) sterilization methods
Contents
- 200 Pouches per box