Packaging for instruments and cassettes

Packaging used for instruments and cassettes prior to sterilization includes wrap, paper pouches, plastic pouches, combination paper/plastic pouches and nylon tubing. Sterilization packaging is specifically designed to allow penetration of heat, steam or vapor and then to seal the sterilized instruments inside the package for sterile storage. After sterilization, instruments should remain in packages until use. Different materials are appropriate for different types of sterilizers. Unless otherwise specified, all packaging is single use only. Using tape to reseal previously used packaging material may inhibit its ability to continue to function as intended by the manufacturer.