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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…

Yes, for example   ProView plus self sealing paper/plastic pouches are designed for use in steam and chemical vapor sterilization processes. They should not be used in dry heat processes

It is a liquid chemical sterilant designed for use in chemical vapor sterilizers such as the Harvey®Chemiclave®. Although chemical vapor sterilizers and steam autoclaves are both used for heat sterilization of instruments, V-Cide is not indicated for use in steam autoclaves.

Yes. V-Cide is tested with FDA clearance to market as a sterilant solution effective for use in chemical vapor sterilizers and has reduced fumes and odor. V-Cide is used the same way as Vapo-Steril®. Do not dilute and do not re-use the solution. Follow the Chemiclave®manufacturer’s directions for filling the device with solution and draining…

It is not necessary to drain all the previous solution. Add V-Cide Chemical Sterliant to the tank of the chemical vapor sterilizer as usual. There may be noticeable odor until the last traces of the previous product are used up. Drain the sterilizer of used solution as usual according to manufacturer’s directions. Dispose of used…