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Sterility lass indefinitely inside a sterilization pouch, because sterility is event-related, not time-related. In other words, something has to happen to the packaged item to cause it to become unsterile.

Anything which compromises the sterilzation pouch or package, such as: holes, wetness, broken seals, dropping on floor, dirt or abrasion, etc.

No, steam and heat alter the sterliztion pouch or packaging surface, making pin holes more likely during reuse.

No. Touching a wet sterilization pouch will contaminate it and then you will have to repackage it and resterilize it. Microbes can be easily transferred to instruments through wet packaging. Further, during the cooling process, air in the pouch contracts, sucking microbes through the paper. Leave them in the sterilizer until completely cool and dry.…

Do not open sterilization pouches until immediately prior to use. For surgical procedures, don clean PPE and sterile gloves, use sterile towels to receive items. ProView plus sterilization pouches provide a thumb notch and clean peel to aseptically open the pouch without contaminating the contents. Never “punch” instruments through the pouch material.

A soft graphite pencil may be carefully used prior to loading the sterlization pouch on the paper of the pouch. Indelible marker may be used on the poly side of paper/poly pouches. If indicator tape is used pencil or marker can be used on that. Never use magic marker on the paper side of paper/poly…