SHEET, STERILIZATION, crepe paper, 1.2 x 1.2 m
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SHEET, STERILIZATION, CREPE PAPER
Definition
Sheet of crepe paper used to pack / wrap medical devices to be sterilized by steam autoclave and maintained sterile until they are used.
Paper of which porosity allows penetration by steam, but not by micro-organisms after autoclaving.
Synonym
sterilization paper
Specifications
Allows to maintain sterility after autoclaving for maximum 15 DAYS in the MSF missions provided two layers of non-woven paper are used and the storage conditions are good (protected from any risk of puncture, dust and humidity)
Quality standards
- EN 868-2, 2017, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 2: Sterilization wrap - Requirements and test methods
- ISO 11607-1, 2019, edition 2, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices -- Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems
Technical specifications
- Made of cellulose fibres
- Good permeability to steam
- Good microbiological barrier
- Low permeability to air
- Meets the requirements of the EN 868-2 standard:
- Grammage: 58 - 62 g/m2
- Porosity: 50 µm maximum
- Water repellency time: minimum 20 seconds
- Tensile strength and drapeability
- Single use, non sterile
- Selection of 3 different sizes enabling small, medium and large packages.
- ESTEPAPS07- = +/- 0.75 x 0.75 m
- ESTEPAPS09- = +/- 0.9 x 0.9 m
- ESTEPAPS1-- = +/- 1.2 X 1.2 m
Instructions for use
Storage
In a clean and protected area, protected from risks of puncture, dust and humidity.
MSF requirements
Crepe paper sheets were selected for their good price/efficiency ratio. Sheets made of non-woven paper, larger and more resistant, are also available for very large surgical sets (see related articles below).