Selecting and using the most appropriate sterilization packing for use in the healthcare setting today is a challenging responsibility for healthcare professionals and has an impact on surgical instruments and medical devices, infection control and patient safety, and the healthcare facility’s bottom line.
A variety of sterilization packaging materials and types including wraps, pouches, and rigid container systems are available in varying sizes and configurations to package and sterilize surgical instruments, medical devices, and other reusable supplies and equipment. The proper selection, use, and performance of sterilization packaging systems is crucial to achieve sterilization of the package contents, maintain sterility of the contents until the package is opened for use, and permit removal of the contents without contamination.

Selecting and using the most appropriate sterilization packing for use in the healthcare setting today is a challenging responsibility for healthcare professionals and has an impact on surgical instruments and medical devices, infection control and patient safety, and the healthcare facility’s bottom line.
A variety of sterilization packaging materials and types including wraps, pouches, and rigid container systems are available in varying sizes and configurations to package and sterilize surgical instruments, medical devices, and other reusable supplies and equipment. The proper selection, use, and performance of sterilization packaging systems is crucial to achieve sterilization of the package contents, maintain sterility of the contents until the package is opened for use, and permit removal of the contents without contamination.