Sterility maintenance study: Dynamic evaluation of sterilized rigid containers and wrapped instrument trays to prevent bacterial ingress

Shaffer, H.; Harnish, Delbert A.; McDonald, Michael; Vernon, Reid A.; Heimbuch, Brian K.

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2015.07.010

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“…The study suggests the porous barrier may be an under-appreciated source of potential surgical infection (Waked et al 2007;Mobley and Jackson 2018). Rigid containers with porous filters may be more susceptible to bacterial ingress, especially over time (Shaffer et al 2015).…”

Section: The Problem With Modern Steam Sterilization: the Porous Barr...mentioning

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Smart Sterilization Container Technology: Blue Wrap Innovation

Bahk

2024

Journal of Orthopaedic Experience &Amp; Innovation

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Steam sterilization is the basis of modern surgical instrument sterilization. It is a highly effective, safe, cost-effective heat transfer method that is closely monitored and regulated. The autoclave time is typically 1 hour for sterilization and requires direct steam contact with surgical tray contents. A porous barrier, typically blue polypropylene wrap or filter, is required around or on the walls of the sterilized tray to allow steam to enter and escape. This barrier can require up to 2 hours of cooling without touching after autoclave sterilization to prevent moisture condensation and bacterial wicking. The porous barrier is fragile and can tear or develop holes which can lead to OR challenges. It is also moisture sensitive and may be an underappreciated source of surgical site infections. Porous barrier technologies create inherent inefficiencies in sterile processing and OR turnover. Electronic container technology may possibly forego the porous barrier limitations and inefficiencies by capturing a sterile vacuum seal in the autoclave. A verifiable vacuum sealed container may eliminate limited handling while cooling and may increase sterile department efficiency and reduce operating room turnover. If the technology is reliable and consistent, it may offer a safer and more durable, transportable, monitorable, sustainable sterile processing alternative than current porous barrier technologies.

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Section: The Problem With Modern Steam Sterilization: the Porous Barr...mentioning

confidence: 97%

Smart Sterilization Container Technology: Blue Wrap Innovation

Bahk

2024

Journal of Orthopaedic Experience &Amp; Innovation

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“…de umidade e temperatura, segurança da selagem e rotatividade do estoque armazenado, garantindo seu uso seguro e confiável no atendimento ao paciente (6)(7) .…”

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Armazenamento Dos Produtos Para Saúde Em Centros De Esterilização De Hospitais

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Oliveira

2018

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Objetivo: descrever condições de armazenamento dos produtos estéreis em Centros de Material Esterilizado de hospitais de grande porte. Metodologia: conduziu-se um estudo de abordagem quantitativa, realizada em dez hospitais de Belo Horizonte, entre maio e setembro de 2013. Para a coleta de dados utilizou-se um questionário estruturado e as análises por meio da estatística descritiva. Resultados: o acondicionamento do produto para saúde é feito em armários fechados (60%), com revestimento lavável (100%), com controle de umidade relativa do ar e temperatura. O controle da data de validade dos produtos foi referido em todos os centros de material e esterilização e o transporte em carros exclusivos em 80%; 30% não possuíam área física exclusiva para produtos estéreis, armazenando-os junto a materiais não estéreis. Conclusão: Observou-se a necessidade uma maior atenção ao armazenamento do produto para saúde e ao cumprimento da legislação vigente.Descritores: Armazenamento de Substâncias, Produtos e Materiais, Esterilização, Enfermagem, Segurança do Paciente.STORAGE OF HEALTH PRODUCTS IN HOSPITAL STERILIZATION CENTERSObjective: describe storage conditions for sterile products Sterilized Material Centers of large hospitals. Methodology: We conducted a study of quantitative approach, between May and September 2013 in ten hospitals. For data collection was used a structured questionnaire and analyzes using descriptive statistics. Results: the packaging of the medical device is given in closed cabinets (60%), with washable lining (100%), with control of relative humidity and air temperature. The control of the expiry date of the products mentioned in all material and sterilization centers and transport in exclusive cars by 80%; 30% did not have exclusive physical area for sterile products, storing them together with non-sterile materials. Conclusion: There is a need for greater attention to the storage of the product for health and compliance with current legislation.Descriptors: Storage of Substances, Products and Materials, Sterilization, Nursing, Patient Safety.EL ALMACENAMIENTO DE PRODUCTOS SANITARIOS EN LOS CENTROS HOSPITALARIOS DE ESTERILIZACIÓNObjetivo: describir las condiciones de almacenamiento de los productos estériles esterilizadas los centros de material de grandes hospitales. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de enfoque cuantitativo, entre mayo y septiembre de 2013 en diez hospitales. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó un cuestionario estructurado y los análisis por medio de la estadística descriptiva. Resultados: el envase del dispositivo médico se da en armarios cerrados (60%), con revestimiento lavable (100%), con control de la humedad relativa y la temperatura del aire. El control de la fecha de caducidad de los productos mencionados en todos los centros de material y esterilización y el transporte en automóviles exclusivos en un 80%; 30% no tenía espacio físico exclusivo para productos estériles, y los almacena junto con los materiales no estériles. Conclusión: Existe una necesidad de una mayor atención a la conservación del producto para la salud y el cumplimiento de la legislación vigente.Descriptores: Sustancia de almacenamiento, Productos y materiales, Esterilización, Enfermería, Seguridad del Paciente.

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“…The current study by Rashidifard and colleagues [2] calls into question our ability to detect holes in the sterilization packaging currently used for wrapping instrument trays. There is very little information available on this subject, but a recent study did find that sterilized wrapped trays demonstrate considerable protection against contamination of airborne bacteria compared to rigid containers [3]. However, there appears to be difficulty detecting holes in sterile wrappings that are less than 2 mm in size.…”

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CORR Insights®: Looking for Holes in Sterile Wrapping: How Accurate Are We?

Levine

2018

Clin Orthop Relat Res

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Sterility maintenance study: Dynamic evaluation of sterilized rigid containers and wrapped instrument trays to prevent bacterial ingress

Cited by 6 publications

References 14 publications

Smart Sterilization Container Technology: Blue Wrap Innovation

Smart Sterilization Container Technology: Blue Wrap Innovation

Armazenamento Dos Produtos Para Saúde Em Centros De Esterilização De Hospitais

CORR Insights®: Looking for Holes in Sterile Wrapping: How Accurate Are We?

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