Autoclave Bags, Wraps, and Sleeves
Temperature-tolerant, flexible containers used to hold waste or other items during autoclaving/sterilization. Available in multiple sizes and colors. May include a sterility indicator.
Autoclave bags are single-use, flexible bags designed to contain waste or other items during autoclaving/sterilization.
Autoclaving is a process that destroys microbes and other potentially infectious substances. The process is used to sterilize surgical instruments, labware, media, and other materials before use and to treat infectious waste before disposal.
Autoclaves and sterilizers reach and maintain a temperature of 121°C for at least 30 minutes and use saturated steam under a minimum pressure of 15 psi.
Autoclave bags are temperature tolerant and are typically made from:
- High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyamide
Some autoclave bags include a sterility indicator, such as printing that does not appear unless the successful autoclave conditions are met. They may be clear, translucent, red, or orange and may be imprinted with the biohazard symbol or have text printed in English, Spanish, or both.
You can find autoclave bags in multiple capacities, from less than one gallon to 44 gallons. They are also available in various thicknesses and from dimensions of 10 x 10 inches to as large as 37 x 48 inches.
Med Vet International Sterilization Pouch, 7 3/4" x 13", J0480C, 200-pack
Pre-formed pouches with self-adhering adhesive tape features one blue-tinted side for visualization of contents, with other side paper-backed. Will work with either steam autoclave or ethylene oxide gas sterilization.
Med Vet International Jorvet Hwato Accupuncture Needle, 0.22mm x 40mm, J1121C
Jorvet Hwato stainless steel Chinese style acupuncture needles have a sprial wound copper handle. Each needle is individually sealed in its own insertion tube. These needles measure: Needle Diamater: 0.22mm Japanese/Chinese Gauage: 4/#34 Needle Length: 1-1/2in.
Cole-Parmer Crosstex Self-Seal Sterilization Pouches, Standard, 2.25" X 4"; 200/Box, 4,000/Case
Standard Pouches feature triple seal edges three separate heat sealed rails secure edges from separation or tearing by instruments. Constructed of wet strength treated, virgin medical grade paper that meets or exceeds medical pouch standards. Blue tinted transparent film facilitates easy viewing of instruments and identification of punctures or tears in film. Easily visible external process indicator arrows change color with sterilization heat. Follow CDC recommendations and insert internal indicators inside puches to confirm sterility inside (sold separately). Multi-Parameter Pouches provide the highest level of sterility assurance. Eliminate the extra step of adding separate indicators to each pouch with these multi-parameter indicators that meet all criteria for sterilization including time, temperature, and presence of steam with internal and external indicators printed directly on the pouch. Meets ISO and CDC standards to ensure effective sterilization.