Product Usage
 
Sterilization Processing Instructions * (See note)
For SteriPack
Hospital Instrument Cassettes and Case/Tray Systems
SteriPack has designed instrument cassettes and case/tray systems to be compatible with the manufacturer's instructions for these sterilization processes:
  •  Steam Autoclaves
  •  ETO

To maintain sterility, the instrument cassettes should be enclosed in a FDA approved sterilization wrap, pouch, or rigid sterilization container, prior to the sterilization process.

General Instructions:
1. Steam Autoclaves - follow your manufacturer's recommended processing instructions and ensure that these recommendations are consistent with the surgical instruments manufacturer's processing recommendations (Flash cycles are not recommended). The instrument cassettes should be dry at the end of the manufacturer's recommended drying cycle. "Wet Packs" requiring additional drying time can occur at the end of the recommended drying cycle if:
  •  The instrument cassette exceeds the 16-18 lbs. weight limit.
  •  The instrument cassette contains plastic instruments or devices that produce additional moisture requiring additional drying time


2. ETO - follow your manufacturer's recommended processing instructions and ensure that these recommendations are consistent with the surgical instruments manufacturer's processing recommendations. The large number of surface perforations in the Sterilization Cassettes Systems' cassettes provides the fluid dynamics required for successful sterilization utilizing the ETO process. Failure can occur if:
  •  The instruments or contents of the cassette are "wet". It is important to dry all instruments and contents of the cassette before processing.


3. ETSO3 - SteriPack products have been approved for standard cycles in the new TSO3 ozone sterilizer system. Follow your instrument or medical device manufacturer's recommended processing instructions for the TSO3 cycle.

SteriPack is a registered FDA manufacturing facility. SteriPack designs sterilization-packaging systems utilizing stainless steel, anodized aluminum and medical grade silicone materials. For further information, contact your sterilization process manufacturer/instrument manufacturer or SteriPack at 1-888-797-3599.

Note: Cassette and Case/Tray Systems require an aluminum safe, neutral pH (7) detergent to avoid faded surface colors and deterioration of the anodized surface.