According to DIN EN 868-8 standards, at least 500 sterilizations can be carried out in sterilization containers.
Sterilization containers are made of high-quality materials that can withstand the high temperatures and pressures required for effective sterilization. These materials can be metallic, such as aluminum, stainless steel, or special plastics that require safety and sterility requirements.
Sterilization containers usually have hermetic locks or valves to prevent the entry of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms during transport and storage. They can also have perforated lids that will allow the autoclaving process to be carried out.
Containers have three standard width/length sizes and several height options:
- Standard container (Container 1) – width 280 mm / length 580, height 100-260 mm
- 3/4 standard container (Container 3/4) – width 280 mm / length 465, height 100-150 mm
- 1/2 standard container (Container 1/2) – width 280 mm / length 465, height 100-260 mm
Sterilization containers are filled in accordance with DIN EN 686-8 and DIN 58953-9 standards. Accordingly, the recommended download characteristics are as follows:
- standard container: 10 kg
- container 3/4: 7 kg
- container 1/2: 5 kg
Wire baskets with lids made of stainless steel are used for greater ergonomics of the process of processing surgical instruments. Baskets with tools are first processed in washing-disinfecting machines, and then, after disinfection, they are placed in a container for steam sterilization.
For the convenience of positioning the tools in the container or in the wire baskets, specialized silicone guides of different sizes (specialized or universal) are used.
