Using Rigid Sterilization Containers in the Healthcare Setting

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 – 12:00 am –1:30 pm Eastern

Rigid sterilization containers for surgical instruments have been available in the United States for nearly three decades. In more recent years, rigid sterilization containers along with containment devices have become a staple in central service departments. With their ability to provide cost-effective, reusable, rigid packaging for sterilization processing, storage, transportation, and presentation of surgical instruments and other medical devices, these containers are true workhorses at any hospital. Thus, rigid sterilization containers and containment devices are a very important part of the patient safety and cost-control equations.

With such widespread use comes a concern over their ability to perform as needed. A new update to the AAMI standard, Containment devices for reusable medical device sterilization, 2nd ed. (ANSI/AAMI ST77:2013), was recently published.  The standard serves as a guide to device manufacturers of rigid sterilization containers and containment devices.  As a standard for manufacturers, the update provides reference information for ST79 as well as providing a standard for manufacturers of rigid sterilization containers and containment devices.

This webinar will cover best practices when using rigid sterilization containers based on ST79, and will provide insight into the new ST77 that manufacturers will use when testing rigid sterilization containers.

Program Objectives

The program will:

  1. List requirements manufacturers must meet for device testing.
  2. Discuss critical assessment criteria for device integration in rigid sterilization containers.
  3. Outline routine best practices for rigid sterilization containers in the healthcare setting.

Speakers

Who Should Attend?

Instruction is targeted to any department in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, or clinics that produce sterile products for their patients.  

Webinar Fees

WEBINAR - Invite your staff and co-workers to listen in for one low price!

Please note: Your registration entitles you to one telephone connection and one computer connection at one physical location. You also have permission to make copies of the written materials for anyone else at your location who might be listening to the program with you. Any transmission, retransmission, or republishing of the audio or web portion of this program is strictly prohibited. International registrants may incur additional phone charges

WEBINAR CD - Includes pdf of handout materials and webinar recording on CD. Please note that the CD will be available three weeks after the program.

CANCELLATION:  Written requests for cancellation may be made to AAMI’s Customer Service Center until July 10, 2013.  Registrants will receive a full refund, minus a $50 cancellation fee.  No refunds will be provided after July 10, 2013.

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Questions?

All registration questions, please contact AAMI's Customer Service Center at +1-800-373-3174. For content or format questions, please contact Emilee Hughes at +1-703-253-8278.