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Soft sterilization packaging
Soft sterilization packaging can be used in both sterilization containers and on trays. Please comply with
the following when using soft sterilization packaging e.g. MELAfol:
u Arrange soft sterilization packaging in a perpendicular position and at narrow intervals.
u Place transparent sterilization packages on their edge wherever possible and with the paper side
facing downwards.
u Do not place multiple soft sterilization packages flat on top of each other on a tray or in a container.
u When loading the steam sterilizer, make sure that either the film or paper sides of different bags are
facing each other.
u If the seam seal tears during sterilization, this could be caused by the choice of undersized packaging.
Re-pack the instruments with larger packaging and perform sterilization again.
u Should the seam seal rip during sterilization, extend the sealing pulse on the sealing device or make a
double seam.
Multiple wrapping
The steam sterilizer works with a fractionated vacuum procedure. This permits the use of multiple wrap-
ping.
Mixed loads
Observe the following when sterilizing mixed loads:
u Always place textiles at the top.
u Place the sterilization containers at the bottom.
u Place unwrapped instruments at the bottom.
u Place the heaviest loads at the bottom.
u Place transparent sterilization packaging and paper bags at the top - except in combination with
textiles. In this case, place them at the bottom.
Textiles
Packaging
Heavy load/
instruments
Packaging
Heavy load/
instruments
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