Assembly and Packaging Materials Flashcards
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What is the recommended position of instrument box locks during packaging for sterilization?
Answer: In the open (unlocked) position
Box locks must be in the open position to allow sterilant contact with all surfaces, including those hidden when the lock is engaged.
What is the minimum seal width recommended for heat-sealed peel pouches?
Answer: 6 mm
A minimum seal width of 6 mm is recommended to ensure an adequate sterile barrier at the sealed edge.
When loading a peel pouch into a sterilizer, how should it be oriented?
Answer: On edge with paper side facing steam source
Pouches should be placed on edge or with plastic side down to prevent condensate from pooling on the paper side.
What is the purpose of an internal chemical indicator placed inside a sterilization package?
Answer: To verify sterilant penetration reached the inside of the package
Internal chemical indicators verify that sterilization conditions were achieved inside the package, not just on the exterior.
Which packaging material is NOT suitable for ethylene oxide (ETO) sterilization?
Answer: Aluminum foil
Aluminum foil is impervious to ETO gas and does not allow the sterilant to penetrate.
What information must be included on the label of every sterilized package?
Answer: Date of sterilization, sterilizer number, and cycle/load number
Proper labeling requires sterilization date, sterilizer ID, and cycle or load number for traceability.