Sterilization pouches, types and use

Sterilization pouches are disposable bags made of medical grade paper and polyester/polypropylene that are permeable to the sterilizing agent. They are designed to contain and seal instruments and equipment during the sterilization process. The pouches ensure sterility until use, preventing contamination during handling or storage.

WHAT TYPES OF STERILIZATION BAGS ARE THERE?

SELF-SEALING BAGS: These have an opening with a double-sided adhesive strip on one end.
FLAT HEAT-SEALABLE BAGS: These have an open end for inserting items, which is then sealed with a heat sealer.
FLAT OR GUSSET ROLLS: These can be cut to the desired length and are open on both ends. The two ends can be heat-sealed after inserting the items.

WHICH MATERIAL TO CHOOSE: PAPER, PLASTIC OR TYVEK?

Sterilization pouches are made of materials that allow the sterilizing agents to penetrate while maintaining their resistance.

Typical compositions:

Medical paper/plastic film (PET/PP): for processes involving steam and ethylene oxide (EtO)
Tyvek/plastic film (PET/PP or OPA/PE): for processes involving vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP, gas plasma), EtO, and irradiation.

The sealing on the 4th side for pouches, and on the 3rd and 4th side for reels, can be carried out with all thermosealing machines suitable for the constrution materials of SecurEline® products. It is advisable to refer to the International Standard EN 868-5 for the correct setting parameters (temperature, pressure, speed) in order to guarantee the desired minimum resistance according to the sterilization method employed.

Sterilization pouches, types and use

WHAT TYPES OF STERILIZATION BAGS ARE THERE?

WHICH MATERIAL TO CHOOSE: PAPER, PLASTIC OR TYVEK?

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