how long can a sterile instruments be in a pouches
The sterile instruments packed in peel pouches can be stored safely for at least 12 months when the storage conditions were favorable. Whatever storage method is used, attention should be given to how sterile items are handled so that sterility is not compromised.Repository Posting Date:ethodology: A quasi-experiment was designed to evaluate the shelf-life of sterile instruments. Seven hundred fifty packs containing stainless screws were prepared and individually wrapped in a peel pouch and steam sterilized.