self sealing sterilization pouches STEAM/ETO

Description

Quality sterilization pouches should be constructed of medical-grade surgical Kraft paper and a transparent polypropylene/polyester laminate film. A tinted film is preferred because the tint allows any compromises in the film&#**9;s integrity to be more readily visible. The preferred pouch design should be of multiple side and end seals with a self-sealing adhesive strip that MUST adhere to both paper AND film during closure; *****, *0% paper, *0% film with a perforated fold. The combination of an adequate width self-sealing strip and a perforated fold allow for a clean, uniform fold and seal, thereby creating an EFFECTIVE seal. This is critical to maintaining sterility of the contents until ready for use. The correct method for removing the contents from a pouch is to separate the film from the paper, NOT to push the contents through the film or paper, thus rendering the contents *****