The Use of Double-Wrapped Packs to Reduce Contamination of the Sterile Contents During Extraction

Speers, R. Alex; Shooter, R. A.

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(66)92774-7

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“…Although a single thickness of two-way crepe paper was observed to maintain sterility as long as double-wrap muslin, it is not recommended that any sterile pack be wrapped with only a single thickness of material. With a single wrapper, the possibilities for contamination are greatly increased via contamination from the outside surface of the pack (16). Impervious plastic wrappers have been observed to maintain sterility for as long as 18 months (13).…”

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Microbial Penetration of Muslin- and Paper-Wrapped Sterile Packs Stored on Open Shelves and in Closed Cabinets

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Mackel²,

Mallison³

1971

Applied Microbiology

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Microbial penetration of sterile packs was studied using single-wrap (two layers) muslin, double-wrap (four layers) muslin, and two-way crepe paper (single layer) to wrap 20 gauze sponges (2 by 2 inch). These packs were stored in the central sterile supply departments of two hospitals and processed for sterility at predetermined intervals. Microorganisms penetrated single-wrap muslin as early as 3 days and double-wrap muslin and single-wrap two-way crepe paper in 21 to 28 days stored in open shelves. The time required for microbial penetration was at least twice as long when closed cabinets were used. Single-wrap muslin packs stored in sealed, impervious plastic bags remained sterile for at least 9 months. All sterile materials in pervious wrappers should be handled as little as possible and then only with extreme care and caution. Closed cabinets offer more protection than open shelves, and single wrappers are not recommended.

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confidence: 99%