A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT STERILIZATION CONTAINER WITH IMPROVED LATCHING MECHANISM

摘要

A container for the sterilization of articles disposed therein, including surgical instruments, having two ends and comprising a cover unit and a base unit. A locking mechanism, including a C-shaped tab, is pivotally and removably attached to each end of the base unit so that each tab can pivot between an open and a locked position. Each tab includes a first locking means on an upper portion of the tab. The cover unit includes a second locking means at each end of the cover unit for interfitting with the first locking means of the corresponding tab when the tab is in the locked position.