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nvesting in
rigid
sterilization
containers is a
classic case of
addition by
subtraction. No more
managing mounds of
blue wrap that need to
be recycled. No more
wasting time
unwrapping
perforated wrap from
instrument trays
before rewrapping
and reloading them
into the autoclave for
another time-wasting
sterilization cycle.
There's no doubt
that rigid sterilization
containers help maintain the sterility and integrity of instrument sets.
In my experience, it takes about the same amount of time to load
instruments into a rigid container as it does to wrap them in blue
wrap, so the decision to add containers often comes down to the
amount of wrap and the number of containers you need to
Shane Ricks, RN, MHS | Meridian, Idaho
Make the Switch to Rigid Sterilization Containers
Do away with blue wrap for reprocessing
high-volume instrument sets.
• OPEN AND SHUT Your reprocessing techs will appreciate the added efficiencies
and sterility assurance that rigid sterilization containers provide.
