Description

Kimberly-Clark's KIMGUARD HH 500 HEAVY DUTY sterilization wrap is an essential tool for maintaining the sterility of surgical instruments and trays in medical and healthcare settings. Designed for robust protection, this wrap ensures the integrity of its contents during storage and handling, providing healthcare professionals with peace of mind.

Key Features

• Material Composition: Crafted from low-lint SMS (Spunbond-Meltblown-Spunbond) nonwoven fabric, this wrap offers exceptional resistance to tears, flames, lint, and abrasion.
• POWERGUARD Technology: Enhances microbial barrier protection with a Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) ranging from 98.9% to 99.9%.
• Flammability Rating: Class 1, ensuring safety in various environments.

Sterilization Compatibility

The wrap is compatible with pre-vacuum steam and ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization methods. It is validated for use with pre-vacuum steam sterilization for models 300, 400, 500, and 600, supporting maximum wrapped package content weights of 13–17 lbs for steam and 10 lbs for V-PRO sterilization.

Usage Guidelines

• Single-Use Design: Intended for one-time use and not supplied sterile.
• Size Availability: The primary size is 76 x 76 cm, available in a box of 250 units. Other sizes include dimensions such as 20” x 20” and up to 91 x 91 cm, with varying carton quantities.

Storage Recommendations

To maintain optimal performance, store wrapped packages in a clean, dust-free environment away from fluorescent or ultraviolet light. Recommended storage conditions are 68°F to 73°F (20°C to 23°C) with 30% to 60% relative humidity. Avoid stacking trays to prevent damage to the wrap.

Compliance and Manufacturing

KIMGUARD HH 500 is made in the USA and meets FDA requirements for sterile processing. It has been tested to maintain package sterility for at least 30 days under real-time conditions, making it a reliable choice for sterile processing departments in healthcare facilities.