Our reusable sterile container system allows you to assemble, transport and store instrument sets prior to, during and after sterilisation with the use of minimal consumables. The base is a rigid design, that cannot be penetrated, punctured or torn.
Challenges when using soft wrapping
If wraps are damaged by the instruments or trays they are holding, the sterilisation process needs to be repeated. Damaged sterile packages or wet sets might cause operating room downtimes and time pressure. Moreover, holes in wraps might appear without discrimination and might be overlooked. In that case they represent a serious risk factor for surgical site infections (SSIs) (1). In Australia, due to intra-operative contamination, surgical-site infections (SSI's) occur in approximately 3% of surgical procedures (2).
Increasing the number of sterile wrap layers does not seem to address the problem sufficiently. Double-wrapping sterile instrument packs increases costs and does not reduce the risk for tray contamination (3).
Your potential benefits of rigid containers
Reduce OR Case Delays
The Aesculap SterilContainerTM System helps reduce OR case delays since containers can’t be penetrated, punctured or torn.
Go Green
Support green purchasing initiatives by moving away from one-time use sterilization methods.
Long-term Cost Reduction
Aesculap sterilisation containers can achieve up to 80% cost savings over disposable sterilization blue wrap. Medium-sized hospitals can save up to $20k annually in disposable operating expenses alone (4).
Our Solution: Rigid Containers
Sterile Containers
Aesculap® Container Systems - Overview And Handling
References:
1. Waked WR, Simpson AK, Miller CP, Magit DP, Grauer JN. Sterilization wrap inspections do not adequately evaluate instrument sterility. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2007;462:207–211.
2. Reducing the risk of surgical site infections by Dr Charles E Edmiston, Jr*Tuesday, 11 September,2018, http://hospitalhealth.com.au/content/clinical-services/article/reducing-the-risk-of-surgical-site-infections-1031205068#ixzz6q5UmyhGc Accessed on 25.03.2021.
3. Webster J, Radke E, George N, Faoagali J, Harris M. Barrier properties and cost implications of a single versus a double wrap for storing sterile instrument packs. Am J Infect Control. 2005; 33:348–352.
4. Data on file. Medium-sized hospital processes 10,400 sets annually (40 sets processed/day x 260 working days per year).