1
They're stack-
able.
Rigid containers
aren't susceptible to com-
pression, so you can stack
them and conserve precious
shelf space in storage. But
what happens when you
stack wrapped trays? The
ones underneath can devel-
op air pockets and holes
from the weight and pres-
sure. A note about stacking
containers: You're not play-
ing Jenga. Stack 2 or 3 high.
Not only will this increase
stability to prevent contain-
ers from falling over, but it
will also facilitate first-in,
first-out rotation.
2
They're less time-consuming.
Packaging in containers
can be quicker than wrapping. No matter how efficient your
processing technicians are, wrapping and taping instruments adds
time to the process — especially larger containers.
3
They're easy to transport.
Dragging heavier trays across a
wire shelf in storage or when removing from a case cart can
cause abrasions or tears in the wrap. A small defect in a wrapper can
impair sterility and delay a case until your sterile processing staff can
retrieve a replacement set for the case. Rigid containers are easier to
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• HARD CASES Compression can compromise sterility, but that's not a
problem when you stack rigid containers on your storge shelves.
Gregory
P.
DeConciliis,
PA-C,
Boston
Out-Patient
Surgical
Suites
