Description
Sultan Assure Plus Sterilization Pouches give sterilization teams a pack that proves the cycle reached the instruments inside. The built-in peel-off internal indicator confirms heat penetration in every pouch, so no separate indicator strips need to be bought or placed. Eleven sizes cover everything from single hand instruments to full surgical kits, which keeps one pouch system across the whole reprocessing area.
- Peel-Off Internal Indicator – Built into every pouch to confirm heat penetration inside the pack, then affixes to the patient file as a permanent sterilization record.
- Dual External Indicators – Heat and gas indicators on the outside show at a glance that a pack has been processed, so unprocessed packs never slip through.
- Four-Ply Aqua Film – The see-through film lets staff identify the instrument set inside and spot a compromised seal before the pack is opened.
- Five-Year Sterility Window – Certified for a minimum five year post-sterilization life, so stocked packs stay ready instead of being reprocessed on a short clock.
Self-Seal Sterilization Pouches with a Built-In Monitor Strip
Most sterilization pouches show only that the outside of the pack went through a cycle. This design adds a peel-off monitor strip inside the pouch, answering the CDC recommendation that an internal chemical indicator ride in every package. After the cycle, the strip lifts out in front of the patient, gets marked with the name and date, and goes into the patient file as a permanent record. Strong medical grade paper lets steam and gas penetrate during the cycle, while quality seals peel open cleanly without fiber tear at presentation. For practices that document sterilization carefully, Sultan Assure Plus Sterilization Pouches turn a routine pack into its own audit trail.
Features and Benefits
Indicator System
- Built-In Peel-Off Strip – The internal indicator confirms heat penetration inside the pouch and removes the need to purchase secondary indicator strips.
- Dual External Indicators – External heat and gas indicators change during processing, so staff can separate processed packs from unprocessed ones at a glance.
- CDC-Aligned Placement – An internal indicator in each package follows the CDC recommendation for sterilization monitoring, which supports a defensible reprocessing protocol.
Film and Paper Construction
- Four-Ply Aqua Tint Film – The see-through film shows the instrument setup inside and makes a breached seal easy to see before use.
- Medical Grade Paper – The strong paper side allows steam and gas penetration during the cycle and stays intact through storage.
- Quality Seals – Sealed edges add strength and peel apart cleanly with a fiber-free release, so instruments present without paper debris.
Handling
- Self-Seal Closure – The adhesive closure seals the pouch without a heat sealer, which speeds up packaging at the prep table.
- Easy-Open Overlap – The overlap design opens smoothly at chairside, so sterile field setup stays unhurried and controlled.
Product Specifications
Pouch Details
- Pouch Type: Self-seal sterilization pouch
- Indicators: Built-in peel-off internal indicator, dual external heat and gas indicators
- Film: Four-ply, aqua tinted, see-through
- Post-Sterilization Life: Certified minimum 5 years
- Sterilization Methods: Steam and gas
Sizes and Packaging
- Size Range: 2-1/4 x 4 in up to 12 x 18 in, 11 sizes
- Packaging by Size: 2-1/4 x 4 in through 10 x 15 in at 200 per box, 11 x 16 in and 12 x 18 in at 100 per box
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Why Sterilization Teams Standardize on This Pouch
A pouch that carries its own internal indicator removes a step, a purchase and a documentation gap from every cycle. The peel-off strip becomes the patient file record, so traceability is built into the pack rather than reconstructed later. Eleven sizes under one system also end the patchwork of mixed pouch brands that complicates staff training.
- No Separate Indicator Strips – The built-in strip replaces a second consumable, which cuts a recurring purchase and a fiddly placement step from every pack.
- File-Ready Documentation – The strip records the patient name and date at opening, giving the practice a permanent sterilization record with zero extra forms.
- Long Certified Shelf Life – A minimum five year post-sterilization life means processed packs stay usable longer, which reduces reprocessing labor and waste.
- Clean Chairside Peel – Fiber-free seal release keeps paper particles off the instrument tray, so setup stays calm and controlled.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the peel-off indicator do?
The built-in strip sits inside the pouch during the cycle and confirms that heat penetrated the pack. After processing it peels off, takes the patient name and date, and files as a permanent sterilization record.
Do these pouches work for both steam and gas sterilization?
Yes, the paper side allows steam and gas penetration, and the dual external indicators respond to heat and gas cycles. The internal strip confirms conditions inside the individual pack either way.
How long do processed packs stay sterile?
The pouches are certified for a minimum post-sterilization life of five years when seals stay intact. Practices should still inspect every pack for seal damage before use.
Is a heat sealer required?
No, the self-seal adhesive closure closes the pouch by hand at the packaging station. That removes a piece of equipment from the prep area and speeds up packing.
Which size fits a full instrument cassette?
The larger 10 x 15 in, 11 x 16 in and 12 x 18 in sizes take cassettes and surgical kits, while the small 2-1/4 x 4 in size suits single hand instruments. The full range covers eleven sizes, so one system handles the whole instrument inventory.
How many pouches come in a box?
Most sizes pack 200 pouches per box, and the two largest sizes, 11 x 16 in and 12 x 18 in, pack 100 per box. The packaging for each size is listed in the specifications above.
