Novamed · Sterilisation
Containers for the sterilisation of surgical instruments
Novamed S.R.L. supplies sterilisation containers in 2 mm anodised aluminium, with a steel lock, silicone gasket and disposable or reusable filters, for packaging instruments in healthcare facilities.
- 2 mm anodised aluminium
- Gasket rated for 1000 cycles
- Delivery throughout Italy
What they are for
What are sterilisation containers used for?
Sterilisation containers are rigid, reusable boxes in which instruments are packed, sterilised and then stored until they are needed, protected from contamination during storage and transport.
Compared with disposable pouches and wraps, a rigid container protects the instruments from knocks and can be reused for many cycles. The filters fitted to the container let the sterilising agent pass through and act as a barrier once the cycle is complete. A label records the cycle information, so staff know when the contents were processed.
Sterilisation containers are therefore part of the reprocessing pathway for reusable devices, which in every facility follows the procedures set by the central sterile services department and the infection control committee.
Product sheet
Our aluminium sterilisation containers
Anodised aluminium container
The container is made of grade 304 anodised aluminium, 2 mm thick, with rounded corners. The lock, with a spiral pin, is made of steel. The lid gasket can be reused for 1000 sterilisation cycles.
- Ergonomic carrying handles
- Paper label on one side for recording the start and end date of sterilisation
- Disposable paper filters or reusable fabric or Teflon filters
Features of our sterilisation containers
- Base
- 2.0 mm anodised aluminium
- Lid
- 2.0 mm anodised aluminium
- Gasket
- Silicone, reusable for 1000 cycles
- Lock
- Steel, with spiral pin
- Disposable filters
- Paper
- Reusable filters
- Fabric, Teflon
Prevention
Why does sterilisation matter in infection prevention?
Reusable instruments come into contact with tissue and mucous membranes: if they are not sterile they can carry micro-organisms from one patient to another, contributing to healthcare-associated infections.
Infections acquired during a hospital stay or treatment, also known as nosocomial infections, lengthen hospital stays and take a toll on patients' health and on the costs of healthcare facilities. Preventing them relies on several measures working together: hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, correct management of devices and sterilisation of instruments. For isolating and transporting infectious patients, see our biocontainment devices.
Data and recommendations at European level are published by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Use and care
How to manage sterilisation containers over time
The container is reusable, but some components need to be checked and replaced: the gasket after 1000 cycles, disposable filters at every cycle, and reusable filters according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gasket
Keep track of the cycles carried out: the silicone lid gasket is reusable for 1000 sterilisation cycles.
Filters
Choose between disposable paper filters and reusable fabric or Teflon filters, depending on how your sterile services department is organised.
Label
Fill in the side label with the start and end date of sterilisation, so whoever opens the container knows when it was processed.
Before each cycle, check that the base, lid, lock and gasket are intact and that the lid closes properly. For first aid in facilities and public spaces, Novamed also supplies the Saver One semi-automatic defibrillator.
FAQ
Questions about sterilisation containers
What material are the sterilisation containers made of?
The base and lid are made of 2.0 mm anodised aluminium; the spiral-pin lock is steel and the gasket is silicone.
How many cycles does the gasket last?
The lid gasket can be reused for 1000 sterilisation cycles.
Which filters can be used?
Disposable paper filters, or reusable fabric or Teflon filters.
How do I request a quotation?
Contact Novamed S.R.L., based in Villafranca Tirrena (Messina, Sicily): we will send you the price and data sheet of our sterilisation containers, and we deliver throughout Italy.
Do you need containers for your sterile services department?
Ask for the price and data sheet of our sterilisation containers: we will reply with details of the supply.