Product Overview
The Cardinal Health 90408 Sterilization Pouch is designed for secure and contamination-free packaging of medical instruments. Featuring a heat-seal closure and peelable opening, this pouch ensures a strong sterile barrier while allowing for easy aseptic presentation. Made from high-quality medical-grade paper and transparent film, it provides visibility of the contents and compatibility with various sterilization methods, including steam, ethylene oxide (EO), and gamma sterilization.
This pouch is widely used in hospitals, surgical centers, dental offices, and laboratories to maintain instrument sterility until use.
Key Benefits
- Heat-seal closure ensures a strong, tamper-proof seal
- Transparent film allows for easy identification of sterilized instruments
- Peelable design enables aseptic presentation without contamination
- Compatible with multiple sterilization methods, including steam and EO gas
- Single-use, disposable pouch maintains hygiene and infection control standards
Compatibility and Applications
The Cardinal Health 90408 Sterilization Pouch is commonly used in:
- Hospitals and surgical centers for sterilizing medical tools
- Dental clinics to ensure instrument sterility before procedures
- Veterinary practices for safe handling of surgical and dental instruments
- Laboratories needing contamination-free storage for medical instruments
This pouch is compatible with standard sterilization equipment, ensuring a safe and efficient sterilization process.
Usage Guidelines
To ensure proper sterilization and secure packaging:
- Place cleaned and dried instruments inside the pouch, ensuring adequate spacing
- Seal the pouch using a heat-sealing device to create an airtight closure
- Select an appropriate sterilization method and process according to facility protocols
- Store in a dry, contamination-free environment to maintain sterility
- Open using the peel-apart design in an aseptic manner to prevent contamination
For detailed sterilization procedures, refer to Cardinal Health sterilization guidelines or facility-specific protocols.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
The Cardinal Health 90408 Sterilization Pouch meets strict sterilization safety and healthcare quality standards, including:
- FDA-approved for medical sterilization packaging
- CE Mark certified, ensuring compliance with European healthcare regulations
- ISO 11607 certification for sterile barrier systems used in healthcare settings
- AAMI ST79-compliant, meeting sterilization packaging best practices
These certifications confirm the pouchs reliability, sterility, and effectiveness in infection control and medical packaging.
Comparison with Competitor Products
Compared to similar sterilization pouches from Medline, Crosstex, and Dynarex, this product offers:
- Stronger heat-seal durability, ensuring sterility is maintained until use
- Higher-quality medical-grade paper, reducing the risk of tears or punctures
- Better peelability for aseptic presentation, preventing contamination
- Cost-effective pricing, making it a preferred choice for healthcare providers
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
The Cardinal Health 90408 Sterilization Pouch is commonly used by:
- Surgical staff and sterile processing technicians ensuring proper instrument sterilization
- Dental professionals needing a reliable storage solution for sterilized tools
- Veterinarians sterilizing surgical and dental instruments for animal care
- Lab technicians maintaining contamination-free medical supplies
This pouch is an essential component of sterile processing workflows, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with infection control protocols.
Best Practices for Use and Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place to maintain packaging integrity
- Avoid overfilling to allow proper sterilization penetration
- Use with validated sterilization methods to ensure complete decontamination
- Follow hospital and laboratory regulations for safe handling and disposal
Regulatory and Safety Information
The Cardinal Health 90408 Sterilization Pouch complies with global sterilization and infection control standards recommended by:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for sterilization best practices
- Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) for medical packaging guidelines
- World Health Organization (WHO) for sterilization and disinfection protocols
How to Order
Ordering the Cardinal Health 90408 Sterilization Pouch is simple:
- Add to cart and proceed to checkout
- For bulk purchases, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or submit an inquiry via the contact form
- Fast shipping ensures timely delivery to hospitals, dental offices, veterinary clinics, and laboratories.
