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Double Pouching
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AAMI recently published an updated version of ST79 - ANSI/AAMI
ST79:2006 and A1:2008 and A2:2009. There are over 20 major changes to the
document. One of them of note is the clarification of language related to
double pouching. Section 8.3.4: Paper-Plastic Pouches clarifies the
rationale related to the proper method for double pouching. When double
pouching, two sequentially sized pouches should be used and the pouches should
be positioned so that plastic faces plastic and paper faces paper. The reason?
Because the plastic laminate is impervious to the sterilant, so if the arranged
plastic to paper (rather than plastic to plastic) the risk would be high that
the sterilant would not reach the item inside. AAMI stresses that it is
critical that the manufacturer of paper-plastic pouches provide validated
documentation that their product can be used in a double-pouching
configuration. We have more information below to help you use pouches properly.
Sincerely,
Ralph J. Basile
Vice President of Marketing
Healthmark Industries Company, Inc.
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Tip of the Week
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Tip of the Week - Loading of the Peel Pouch in the
Sterilizer
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Use a basket or other container to hold pouches
upright in the chamber.
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Load pouches loosely in the basket to ensure
that air can be removed from the package and to allow sterilant to reach all
surfaces.
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Never fold pouches, as folded areas can trap
air, and prevent sterilant penetration.
- Be sure to load pouches so that there is
adequate air flow between packages. A useful tool is a specially designed pouch
rack.
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