Description

The QUIVER STANDARD STERILE is a Class I medical device meticulously designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of surgical procedures. Serving as a sterile, single-use quiver, it provides an essential solution for holding and organizing delicate or sharp hand-held surgical instruments such as diathermy forceps, laparoscopic instruments, scissors, forceps, and scalpels. This device is invaluable across various surgical specialties, including orthopaedic, cardiac, laparoscopic, and general surgery.

Key Features

• Material and Design: Crafted from durable, lightweight polypropylene, the quiver is both latex and PVC free, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of clinical environments. Its smooth edges and surfaces are designed to prevent paper rips during sterilization, while also facilitating the improved removal of residues.

• Dimensions: Available in various lengths, with the most common being 250 mm, and widths around 65 mm, the quiver's compact design allows for easy placement on surgical trays and trolleys.

• Color Variants: Offered in colors such as white and dark green, providing options to suit different surgical settings.

Packaging and Sterilization

Each quiver is individually packaged in a sterile peel pouch, enhancing infection control measures. For those supplied non-sterile, it is compatible with multiple sterilization methods, including autoclaving, Ethylene Oxide, and Hydrogen Peroxide Plasma, with specific temperature guidelines to ensure safety and efficacy.

Usage and Handling

Designed for single-use, the quiver significantly reduces the risk of instrument damage, injury, and patient burns, while supporting stringent infection control protocols. Clinical professionals and decontamination technicians are advised to store the quiver in its original packaging under clean, dry conditions, with a recommended shelf life of 36 months.

Disposal and Recycling

Post-use, the quiver should be disposed of appropriately, with its polypropylene component being recyclable. Users are reminded to remove any metal attachments before recycling and to treat contaminated quivers as clinical waste.

Compliance and Warnings

The QUIVER STANDARD STERILE complies with numerous international standards, including BS EN ISO 17664:2017 and BS EN ISO 13485:2016, ensuring high-quality manufacturing and performance. Users are cautioned not to reuse the device and to avoid using it if the packaging is compromised, as sterility cannot be guaranteed.

Manufactured in the United Kingdom, this device represents a commitment to quality and reliability, providing healthcare professionals with a trusted tool to maintain a sterile and efficient surgical environment.