Comparing Rigid Containers and Peel Pouches for Sterilizing Medical Instruments
A rigid closed container is a container that is designed to maintain a specific environment inside by keeping external factors such as air, moisture, and contaminants out. Use of rigid closed container : While sterilization wrap will continue to be used to some degree, hospitals are seeking ways to improve upon the current process, reduce re sterilization needs, reduce the use of disposable or single-use products and reduce waste. One attractive option is the use of rigid sterilization containers for reusable medical instruments requiring sterilization. Sterilization packaging must allow for sterilant penetration during the sterilization process, prevent microbial penetration during storage and transport as a means of maintaining sterility of processed items, and facilitate aseptic presentation of the contents. Rigid containers (also called reusable hard cases) are typically made of anodized aluminum or stainless steel , can require a filter or be filter less, and m...