Description

Uncompromised Sterility: Premium Heat Sealing Sterilization Reels & Pouches

Ensure the absolute sterility of your medical instruments and devices with our high-quality Heat Sealing Sterilization Reels & Pouches. Engineered for superior performance and unwavering reliability, our packaging solutions provide a robust microbial barrier, visual assurance of processing, and optimal protection for instruments during sterilization, transport, and storage.

Product Overview

Our sterilization reels and pouches are designed to meet the rigorous demands of healthcare facilities, dental clinics, laboratories, and other environments where sterile processing is paramount. Constructed from medical-grade paper and multi-layer transparent film, they facilitate effective sterilization while allowing for clear identification of contents. Compatible with various sterilization methods, these products are an essential component of any infection control protocol.

Key Features & Benefits

Key Features:

• Medical-Grade Materials:
  • Paper: High-quality, medical-grade paper (typically 60/70 gsm) providing an excellent bacterial barrier while allowing sterilant penetration.
  • Film: Durable, multi-layer transparent PET/PP film (typically 7-layer) for superior strength, puncture resistance, and clear visibility of contents.
• Integrated Process Indicators:
  • Clearly printed chemical indicators (Class 1) for Steam (autoclave), Ethylene Oxide (EO), and/or Formaldehyde sterilization processes.
  • Indicators change color upon successful exposure to the sterilization agent, providing immediate visual confirmation of processing.
• Superior Seal Strength & Integrity:
  • Designed for a strong, consistent, and peelable seal that maintains sterility until the point of use.
  • Clean peel characteristics prevent fiber tear and ensure aseptic presentation of instruments.
• Optimal Sterilant Penetration:
  • Porous paper allows for efficient penetration and evacuation of sterilant agents (steam, gas) while maintaining a microbial barrier.
• Clear Visibility:
  • The transparent film side enables quick and easy identification of packaged instruments, improving workflow efficiency.
• Compatibility:
  • Suitable for Steam (Autoclave), Ethylene Oxide (EO), and Formaldehyde sterilization methods. Specific indicators for each process are available.
• Chevron Seal (Pouches):
  • Pre-cut pouches often feature a chevron-style seal at one end for easy, aseptic opening.

Key Benefits:

• Enhanced Patient Safety: Provides a dependable barrier against microbial contamination, safeguarding patients from healthcare-associated infections.
• Regulatory Compliance: Manufactured to stringent international standards (e.g., ISO 11607-1, ISO 11140-1, EN 868-5), ensuring your practice meets essential regulatory requirements.
• Operational Efficiency: Clear indicators and transparent film streamline instrument identification and processing, reducing preparation time.
• Instrument Protection: Shields delicate instruments from damage and contamination post-sterilization.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Reduces the need for re-sterilization due to packaging failures, saving time and resources.
• Peace of Mind: Offers reliable performance and visual confirmation, giving professionals confidence in their sterilization protocols.

Technical Specifications

• Material Composition:
  • Paper: Medical-grade 60/70 gsm white paper.
  • Film: Multi-layer transparent PET/PP copolymer film.
• Sterilization Methods Supported:
  • Steam (Autoclave): Indicator change from Pink to Brown/Black.
  • Ethylene Oxide (EO): Indicator change from Purple to Green/Yellow.
  • Formaldehyde (FO): Indicator change from Pink to Green.
• Seal Width: Typically 3-line seal (heat-sealed products) for robust integrity.
• Shelf Life: Up to 5 years from the date of manufacture (unopened, stored correctly).
• Standards & Certifications:
  • ISO 11607-1: Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices.
  • ISO 11140-1: Chemical indicators for sterilization.
  • EN 868-5: Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Sealable pouches and reels.
  • CE Mark: Conforms to European health, safety, and environmental protection standards.
  • Optional: FDA approval (where applicable).

Available Formats & Sizes

Our Heat Sealing Sterilization Reels & Pouches are available to suit a wide range of instrument sizes and sterilization needs.

Sterilization Reels (Rolls):

• Lengths: Standard 200 meters per roll.
• Common Widths (mm):
  • 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 150mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm, 350mm, 400mm
• Custom widths and lengths may be available upon request.
• Ideal for: Packaging instruments of varying lengths, allowing for efficient cutting to exact size, minimizing waste.

Sterilization Pouches (Pre-Cut):

• Common Sizes (mm):
  • 50x200mm, 75x250mm, 100x300mm, 150x350mm, 200x400mm, 250x450mm, 300x500mm
• Other standard and custom sizes may be available.
• Ideal for: Packaging frequently used, standard-sized instruments, offering convenience and consistent presentation.

How to Use

1. Select: Choose the appropriate reel width or pouch size for the instrument.
2. Cut (for Reels): If using a reel, cut to the desired length, allowing adequate space around the instrument and for sealing.
3. Insert: Place the clean, dry instrument into the pouch or reel, ensuring it does not pierce the material.
4. Seal: Use a medical heat sealer to create a strong, consistent seal at the open end, following the manufacturer's guidelines for temperature and dwell time.
5. Identify: Mark the package with contents, date, and sterilizer load number.
6. Sterilize: Process the packaged instrument through the appropriate sterilization cycle.
7. Verify: Check the process indicator on the pouch/reel to confirm successful exposure to the sterilant.

Applications

• Hospitals & Clinics: Surgical instruments, dental tools, catheters, endoscopes.
• Dental Practices: Handpieces, mirrors, probes, forceps.
• Laboratories: Labware, glassware, small scientific instruments.
• Veterinary Practices: Surgical instruments for animal care.
• Tattoo & Piercing Studios: Needles, tubes, piercing jewelry.
• Medical Device Manufacturers: Packaging of components and finished goods requiring terminal sterilization.

Choose our Heat Sealing Sterilization Reels & Pouches for an uncompromising commitment to sterility, safety, and efficiency in your critical processes.

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