VP Sterile Packaging Accessories

VP Stericlin offer a range of adhesive tapes designed to withstand the extreme environment inside an autoclave during sterilisation.

These adhesive tapes come in different colours depending on the type of sterilisation being carried out: beige for use with crepe wrapping paper or blue for use with non-woven or SMS wrapping material. They are also available in different widths: 19, 25, and 50mm. The adhesive tapes are available with our without indicator print and can be used in a tape dispenser, also supplied by VP Stericlin.

A dust cover may be required for items that are stored for longer periods of time. Dust covers provide adequate protection during transport or long-term storage for sterilised instruments already packed in a Sterile Barrier System. The use of a dust cover can increase the shelf life of sterile instruments.

VP Stericlin also produce a range of container accessories which can be used with a variety of different types of containers.

Absorbent inner layers are a great way of avoiding wet trays. The inner layer is placed in the base of the tray and they soak up any condensation that occurs during sterilisation.They are available in two different sizes: 25 x 30cm and 30 x 50cm.

Container labels are vital in identifying the contents of a tray. VP Stericlin produce container labels in different sizes for all current types of container systems including those manufactured by Aesculap, Wagner, Martin, Medicon and Geuder. VP Stericlin labels can be easily removed from the container and since they are self-adhesive, it means they can be easily attached to the relevant patient file when required.

Container seals are a reliable way of sealing a container with a self-adhesive lock loop which ensures the container has not been tampered with.

Container filters are single use, come in a variety of different sizes and can be used in a range of different containers.

The complete range of VP Stericlin container accessories is vast. Please contact our team for more details on the options available.

The Batch Monitoring System (BMS) by VP Stericlin is an easy way to check the efficiency of your autoclave. Simply place an indicator strip inside the plastic screw-cap, which is in turn screwed into the BMS. The user then affixes the BMS lid and hooks it onto a basket or drawer inside the chamber of an autoclave filled with instruments for sterilising.

If the indicator strip has turned completely pink, the sterilisation process has been successful and the instruments can move onto the next stage of the process.

The VP Stericlin BMS complies fully with EN 867-5 5.3 – 5.3.3.2.

VP Stericlin can provide a wide range of different types of self-adhesive indicator labels. The labels are all fully compatible with Zebra printers and other popular thermo transfer printing systems. The labels come in a wide range of different sizes and can be used for the different sterilisation types: Steam, EO, Form, plasma and irradiation.

Special sterilisation proof pens are available in black, blue or red with a line width of approximately 0.6mm. The pens can be used on the film side of a pouch, on wrapping of all types of material, adhesive tapes and labels.

There are also removable ‘post-it’ notes for marking metal and plastic containers after sterilisation has taken place. The post-it note can be removed without leaving any residue.

To protect your instruments from damage, VP Sterilcin can supply a special instrument bag to stop your items such as scalpels, scissors and other delicate surgical equipment from hitting against each other during sterilisation.

The instrument bag is divided up into sections which allows you to arrange your items neatly so they are easy to find at the end of sterilisation.