McKesson Self-Sealing Sterilization Pouches - 3.5" x 5" Transparent Blue-White with Dual Indicators

Premium Self-Sealing Sterilization Pouches for Steam and EO Sterilization

The McKesson Autoclave Sterilization Pouches deliver superior infection control performance and regulatory compliance for healthcare facilities requiring reliable instrument sterilization and sterile storage. These transparent blue-white pouches are specifically engineered for use with both steam autoclaves and ethylene oxide (EO) sterilizers, providing versatile sterilization options that accommodate diverse clinical instrument processing workflows across surgical centers, dental practices, veterinary clinics, and medical device reprocessing departments.

Advanced Self-Sealing Technology for Workflow Efficiency

The innovative self-sealing closure system eliminates the need for autoclave tape, heat sealers, or additional closure devices, dramatically reducing instrument processing time and labor costs. Healthcare staff can quickly and securely seal instruments with a simple peel-and-stick adhesive strip that creates a tamper-evident, hermetic seal maintaining sterile barrier integrity throughout the entire storage period. This intuitive closure mechanism reduces training time for new staff, minimizes sealing errors, and accelerates instrument turnover during high-volume sterilization cycles.

The easy-open design allows sterile presentation at the point of use without compromising aseptic technique. The pouch opens cleanly and predictably, enabling staff to present instruments to the sterile field without contamination risk—a critical feature during time-sensitive surgical and procedural interventions where sterile instrument availability directly impacts patient outcomes and procedural efficiency.

Dual Chemical Indicator System for Comprehensive Process Monitoring

Each pouch features both internal and external chemical indicators that provide immediate visual confirmation of sterilization exposure, supporting robust quality assurance protocols and regulatory compliance documentation. The external indicator allows rapid visual screening of processed pouches without opening sterile storage areas, while the internal indicator provides definitive confirmation that sterilant penetrated the package and contacted the instruments—essential verification for patient safety and infection prevention standards.

This dual-indicator system supports compliance with CDC guidelines, AAMI standards, and Joint Commission requirements for sterilization process monitoring. The clear color-change indicators eliminate interpretation ambiguity, reduce the risk of inadvertent use of non-sterile instruments, and provide documented evidence of proper sterilization processing for quality management and regulatory audit purposes.

Transparent Film Design for Enhanced Instrument Visibility

The crystal-clear transparent film side enables complete visual inspection of packaged instruments without opening the sterile barrier. Staff can verify instrument identity, confirm set completeness, and detect potential packaging errors or instrument damage before opening—reducing waste from incorrectly selected instruments and preventing procedural delays caused by incomplete instrument sets. This transparency feature is particularly valuable in busy surgical environments where rapid instrument identification and selection are critical to maintaining procedural flow and operating room efficiency.

Medical-Grade Materials and Safety Compliance

Manufactured from premium medical-grade materials that meet or exceed all applicable FDA and ISO standards for sterilization packaging. The pouches are constructed with lead-free ink formulations, eliminating heavy metal exposure risks to patients and healthcare workers while supporting environmental sustainability initiatives. The materials are not made with natural rubber latex, accommodating latex-sensitive healthcare environments and protecting patients with latex allergies from potential allergic reactions.

The blue-white color coding provides clear visual differentiation from other packaging types, supporting color-coded instrument processing workflows and reducing the risk of packaging selection errors during high-volume sterilization operations.

Optimal Size for Versatile Instrument Processing

The 3.5" × 5" dimensions accommodate a wide range of commonly used surgical and dental instruments including forceps, scissors, elevators, explorers, mirrors, scalers, curettes, and small instrument sets. This versatile size balances efficient space utilization with adequate instrument capacity, optimizing sterilizer load configuration and maximizing autoclave throughput while maintaining proper steam or EO gas circulation around packaged instruments.

Bulk Packaging for Cost-Effectiveness and Inventory Management

Each case contains 200 pouches per box, 20 boxes per case (4,000 total pouches), providing substantial inventory depth that reduces ordering frequency, minimizes stockout risks, and delivers economies of scale for high-volume sterilization departments. The bulk packaging configuration supports efficient inventory management, reduces per-unit costs, and ensures consistent supply availability for facilities processing hundreds of instruments daily.

Sterilization Compatibility and Processing Parameters

Validated for use with steam sterilization (gravity displacement and prevacuum autoclaves) and ethylene oxide sterilization systems. The pouch materials withstand standard autoclave temperatures up to 273°F (134°C) and EO gas exposure without compromising seal integrity, barrier properties, or indicator performance. This dual-modality compatibility provides processing flexibility for facilities using multiple sterilization technologies or transitioning between sterilization methods based on instrument material compatibility requirements.

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Benefits

The combination of self-sealing convenience, dual chemical indicators, transparent inspection capability, and medical-grade construction supports comprehensive infection prevention programs and regulatory compliance initiatives. These pouches facilitate documentation of sterilization processes, enable rapid quality control verification, and provide defensible evidence of proper instrument reprocessing for accreditation surveys, regulatory inspections, and quality improvement audits.

By streamlining instrument packaging workflows, reducing processing errors, and ensuring reliable sterile barrier maintenance, these sterilization pouches contribute to improved patient safety outcomes, enhanced staff efficiency, and reduced costs associated with sterilization failures or instrument reprocessing delays.

Specifications: 3.5" × 5" | Self-sealing closure | Dual chemical indicators | Steam and EO compatible | Lead-free ink | Latex-free | 200 pouches/box, 20 boxes/case