Medical pouch earns Gold Award in Technical Innovation

摘要

Steam, pressure, time and temperature represent the four parameters of steam sterilization, which is executed within an autoclave (steam) sterilizer to destroy microorganisms to prevent potential disease transmission. Many medical device manufacturers sterilize in one package and then seal the sterile package in a second barrier pouch to provide moisture protection. But the new Autoclavable Dispos-a-vent~® Barrier Pouch from Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packagingenables sterilizing in one porous package. The pouch withstands the high temperatures of autoclave sterilization, and provides barrier to moisture for devices requiring moisture to remain in the primary package after sterilization and until point of use. The Autoclavable Dispos-a-vent Barrier Pouch is designed with a disposable Tyvek~® vent for maximum airflow during autoclavable sterilization.