Cardinal Health 32218 - POUCH, STERI, SELF-SEAL, CLEAR, 12" X 18", 400 EA/CS, 4 PK/CS
Sterilization Peel Pouch
Sterilization Pouch combines a blue film and a medical grade TYVEK to provide breathability, sterile barrier, and indication of processing. Each pouch includes an external process indicator for Steam and Ethylene Oxide (EO) Gas sterilization.
Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch
Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch is an excellent choice for devices requiring low-temperature sterilization.
Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch Features
- Size 12 x 18 in.
- The pouch is made from a breathable, TYVEK material and a clear film.
- It includes an external process indicator for Ethylene Oxide (EO) gas sterilization.
- A convenient thumb notch at the top of the pouch to aid opening.
- The self-seal style includes a pre-folded bottom flap with an adhesive strip for convenience.
Packaging
Packaging is an important step in the sterile processing of reusable medical devices.
Sterilization packaging must-
- Allow sterilization of enclosed devices.
- Maintain sterility until opened.
- Provide for aseptic delivery of contents onto sterile field.
Maintanance
- Maintenance or dust covers are protective plastic bags used to help maintain the sterility of an item by protecting it from the environment.
Indications for Use
Low Temperature Sterilization Pouch and Tubing is intended to be used to enclose another medical device, in a single or double pouch configuration, that is to be sterilized by using,
- Ethylene Oxide (EO) with a concentration of 735 mg/L at 55C (130F) and 50% to 80% relative humidity for 60 minutes.
- The pouches are intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed medical device(s) and also to maintain sterility (SAL=10-6).
- The subject device is intended and has been validated to maintain sterility of the enclosed devices for 6 months after steam sterilization and 24 months after EO sterilization.
- The maximum validated pouch load is 2.64 pounds (1.2kg).
- These products are to be used for medical products without lumens.
Recommendations for EtO sterilization cycle
After EO sterilization, the color of external indicator will change from yellow to brown
