peel packs in rigid containers

[jswinehart]

Does any one have or can tell me where to find info on using peel packs in rigid sterilization containers??

[Harvey Johnson]

New AAMI ST 79, section 8.3.4 :
"Paper-plastic pouches are not appropriate for use within wrapped sets or containment devices."
Hope this is what you are looking for.......

[Uprooted Scrub]

JS:

SPD is right (as usual - go SPD!!).

I learned in a seminar I attended that the peel packs could get sucked up against the filters/valves inside the rigid containers which negates the sterilizing agent's ability to contact the contents of the container.

Have an amazing day!

Blaine

[chipmoore]

Another way to look at the original question is whether peel pouches have Instructions For Use (IFU) and whether those instructions include placing them inside containers as a valid application. Since peel pouches are Class II devices, they should use be used per the Mfg instructions.
Chip Moore
Getinge
Rochester, NY