Chapter 13

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Seals( tamper-evident)

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Sealing methods for sterile packaging that allow user to determine if the packaging has been open.

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Muslin

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Broad term describing a wide variety of plain-weave cotton or cotton/polyester fabrics having an approximately 140 threads per square inch

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Superheating

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The condition that arises when steam is at a temperature which exceeds that of saturated steam at the same pressure.

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Linen packs have a maximum density that must not exceed what

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7.2 pounds member per cubic foot

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Rigid Container System

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Instrument containers that hold medical devices during sterilization and also protect devices from contamination during storage and transport.

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Wet Pack

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Containers with moisture (inadequate drying) after the sterilization process is completed.

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A method of stock rotation that ensures that older items are used first.

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FIFO

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Minimum amount of time that packaging materials should be held at room temperature and at 35%-75% relative humidity before sterilization

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2 Hrs

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SMS(spunbond-meltblown-spunbond)

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A non-woven packaging material which is the most popular flat wrap.

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Two basic types of combination peel-pouches

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Paper/plastics combinations(use for steam and ethylene oxide sterilization)

spunbond polyolefin-plastics combinations (used for gas plasma sterilization)

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Wicking material

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An approved absorbent material that allows for air removal, steam penetration and facilities drying.

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Sequential

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Flat wrapping technique that applies one wrap on top of another to create a package within a package

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FDA

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Government agency that regulates sterilization packaging materials

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Spunbound Polyoefin Plastic combinations

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This type of packaging contains no cellulosic materials and would be used to package small items for low temperature sterilization

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Aluminum Foil

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This type of packaging can be used in dry heat sterilization but it's not recommended for other types of sterilization

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When using paper/plastic pouches packaging content information should be written on this side of the pouch

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Plastic

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This is NOT an acceptable method of package closure.

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Paper Clips

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Muslin is an example of this type of packaging material

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Reusable

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Label information should include the following:

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. Description of package contents

. Initials of package assembler

. Lot control number

. Identification of sterilizer and cycle to be used

. Date of sterilization(unless inherent in lot control number)

. Requesting Department or the surgeon's named(special request items) may also be included on the label

. Assign storage location to prevent items from being misplaced

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Sterility(time-related)

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A package is considered sterile until a specific expiration date is reached

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Sterility(event-related)

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Items are considered sterile unless the Integrity of the packaging is compromised damaged or suspected of being compromised damage regardless of the sterilization date

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Storage temperature rooms should be between

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64°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C) with less than 75% humidity.

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Packs should be kept how many inches above the floor to prevent contamination

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8-10inches