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Sterile Packaging & The End User
HealthPack ConferenceMarch 8-10, 2011 Cincinnati, Ohio
Presented by:
Ray TaurasiMBA, CRCST, CHL, FCS, ACE
director clinical sales and services
Healthmark Industries Inc.Fraser, MI
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Sterility Maintenance
• The goal of sterile processing is to ensure that the sterility of critical patient care equipment and medical devices is achieved and maintained until used.
• There are many conditions, behaviors and events that can challenge the sterilization process and compromise the integrity of sterile goods and packaging.
• It has been several years since most institutions have instituted an ERSM program and eliminated expiration dating. This program will revisit the concept of ERSM and assess how technological dynamics, packaging methods, staff complacency and other factors can affect sterility maintenance.
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Sterility Maintenance
Objective:• Demonstrate how personal behavior,
handling, environmental conditions and packaging affects sterility maintenance and the shelf life of sterile goods
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FDA Class II Medical DeviceFDA classifies sterilization wrap as a
Class II Medical Device(Federal register,vol.45,No.205)
“It is intended to allow sterilization of the enclosed material and also maintain sterility of the
enclosed device until used”
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Expiration Dating
• Time related shelf life
Expiration date was assigned to a sterile package indicating a specific point in time beyond which
the sterilized contents would no longer be considered sterile or safe to use
Question:when did they become unsafe ?
7:00 AM? Noon? Midnight?
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Event-Related Shelf Life
• Recognizes that contamination is event related rather than time related
A sterile product will remain sterile until contaminated
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ERSM
• Events vs. Time• Based on sound principles• Makes sense• Economical• Potential for improved processes
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Dangers of ERSM program
• Lack of understanding and knowledge• False security• Inferior products• Lack of QA / QC• Poor work practices• Staff complacency• Inappropriate environments
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Packaging challenges
• Devices to be packaged• Sterilization process• Storage• Distribution • Materials Handling
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AAMI TIR22:2007 & AAMI TIR22:2007/A1:2008
Guidance for ANSI/AAMI/ ISO 11607,packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices
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Much of manufacturer’s assessment & validation is supposed to be based on
worse case scenario
What’s that mean?????
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a picture is worth a 1,000 words
Welcome to Candid CameraA day in the life of a sterile package
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Folded packages
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The Pits !
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Hold that door !
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Hospital folks are sooo creative !
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Splish Splash !
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OOOh Those infamous Loaners Trays !
Oh where oh where have my instruments been??
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Running between buildings
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Oooops !!
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The Doctor’s Locker Room
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Sterility Maintenance
Achieving Sterilization is worthless unless we can ensure the sterile
integrity of all packages and maintain the sterility of the packaged medical devices
until used !!
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User Responsibility• Knowledge of sterilization technology and it’s
affect on packaging materials• Knowledge of medical devices and supplies and
their compatibility with sterilization technology and packaging materials or devices
• How packaging materials affect sterilization parameters
• Knowledge of manufacturers technical data, instructions for use, and care and handling
• Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures based on manufacturers instructions
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Selection of Packaging MaterialsRecommendations & Guidelines
• AAMI
• AORN
• IAHCSMM
• JCAHO
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Joint Commission (AKA JCAHO)
Since 1990 – written policies for addressing the shelf life of all stored sterile items
• Recognizes “user’s” expertise in monitoring and delivering sterile products
• Expertise is therefore expected to be applied in practice
• QA focused
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QA & QCWhat’s involved?
• Policies and procedures re: sterile processing, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, handling, storage, and distribution
• Staff training and competency re: all policies and procedures
• Product knowledge• Proper selection and use of validated quality
packaging products• Supervision and continuous surveillance
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user’s expectationsselection of packaging materials• allow adequate air removal and sterilant permeation from
package contents• provide an adequate barrier to microorganisms or their
vehicles• resist tearing and puncturing• allow method of sealing that results in complete seal that is
tamper evident and provides seal integrity• allows for ease of sterile presentation• be free of toxic ingredients (including inks, dyes, and
adhesives)• color fast dyes will not bleed or fad post sterilization• be non linting
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user’s expectations• Long / indefinite shelf life (pre / post sterilization)• Compatible with all hospital sterilization methods• Memory free• Conforms to device• Varied sizes, grades to accommodate broad
range of applications• Heat seal, type, pressure, temps, time• Environmentally friendly• Be economical and cost effective
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user needs
• Detailed IFU• Technical data / documentation• Product validation for intended uses• Evaluation product• Customer service / support• In-service / Training• Real time shelf life documentation
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trends• Offsite clinical areas, ASC, GI, clinics, physician offices• Varied sterilization parameters (extended cycles)• Loaner instrumentation• Diminishing material, human, financial resources• Emerging scientific technology (robotics, lasers,
endoscopy, etc)• Weights / metal mass & density• Going Green• Cleaning challenges• Competitive market conditions
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sterilization methods
• Steam• EO• VHP• Gas Plasma• Ozone
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review environmental / storage conditions expected of user’s
• 8 – 10 inches form floor• 18 inches from ceiling• 2 inches from outside walls• 64 – 72 degrees• 35 – 70 % humidity• dry clean environment• controlled secure environment
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general considerations• Conditioning of materials- should be held at
room temperature 68°F - 73°F and relative humidity (RH) from 30% - 60% for minimum of 2 hours
• Must inspect all materials for any defects, foreign matter, holes, cleanliness
• Ensure packaging techniques are consistent with manufacturers instructions and acceptable techniques
• Conduct routine process audits to ensure compliance
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Wet Packs• Zero wetness acceptable• Totally broken down, all CIs replaced,
reprocessed• Replace packaging materials• Freshly laundered textiles (un ironed)• Discard any disposable components e.g. cotton
balls, gauze, packaging accessories etc.
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examples of wetness
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Improper loading
overloading
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Moisture Management
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labelingselection and evaluation -
• Compatible with process• Process indicators and labels capable to adhering to
packaging material throughout process until opened• Use of acceptable marking pens – permanent non
leaching, non toxic inks suitable for sterilization process• Write only on plastic side of peel pouches• Write on tape or other suitable label and affix to wrapped
packages• Inappropriate labeling could damage packaging
materials affecting sterile integrity• legible • differentiation, colors, prints etc
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LabelingUsers must understand symbols, codes, methodology
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package closure• Acceptable material and technique compatible
with sterilization process• Use only appropriate sterilization tape• Use of straps, ties, or elastomer bands are
acceptable for outside closures provided they are medical grade, validated, compatible with sterilant & used in accordance with manufacturers instructions (appropriate sizing is essential)
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• Double pouching when absolutely necessary needs to be done appropriately
• product validated for double pouching• IFU how to double pouch / sizing
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Punctures
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Packaging aids for protection and tear management
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Peel Pouch Options
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Dust Covers
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containment devices• Validated for selected sterilization process, parameters
and cycles• Obtain technical data and instructions for care handling
and use• Follow manufacturers instructions• Appropriate and validated for use with specific medical
devices• Use only components and accessories approved and
validated by manufacturer, filters, locks, baskets, inserts, labels and the like
• Disposable labels inspected prior to use in CPD and OR
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Sterilization Containers
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use of proper filter for containment deviceand sterilization process
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Filter Inspection
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containment devicescases, cassettes, baskets
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Vicious Corners
Case Design
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Mysterious Cuts
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TEAR MANAGEMENT
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storage
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No outer shipping cartons in clean or
sterile storage areas
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Shipping Boxes / Corrugated Boxes
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distribution• Transport in covered or enclosed vehicle with solid
bottom shelf• Avoid any potential for compression• Carts and reusable covers should be cleaned after each
use• Cart covers should have re closable openings• Appropriate sized vehicle items should not protrude or
extend beyond shelf area• Proper placement on vehicle flat and secure• Caution and proper handling when via hand transport• Contain sterile goods when using dedicated lifts and
other vessels
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