SterilContainer System

1 SterilContainer SystemGeneral CatalogAesculap Surgical Technologies Sterile Processing3 Table of ContentsIntroduction History .. SterilContainer Design ..4-67-8 SterilContainer System Containers & Baskets ..9-23 Full-Size .. Three-Quarter Size .. Half Size .. Extra-Long Mini Size .. Extra-Long Size .. Quarter Size .. Mini Size .. Wide-Body Size .. SterilContainer S ..10-1112-1314-15161718-19202122-23 Instrument Organization System ..25-41 General Accessories ..43-54 Endoscopy Storage Accessories .. Instrument Storage Racks .. Basket Dividers .. Micro Instrument Holders, Racks and Trays .. Mats, Lubricants and Cleaners .. Identification Labels & Tags.

2 Communicator Tags, Stringers & ID Brackets ..44-4546-474849-5051-525354 Sterile Processing Products ..55-60 Storage and Transport ..61 Display Boards and Instrument Holders ..61 Miscellaneous ..62-64 Metal Basins and Bowls .. SterilContainer Replacement Parts .. BIO-BIN Containers ..626364 Example Instrument Set Sizing Guide ..65-66 SterilContainer Product Dimensions ..67-76 Numerical Index ..77-80 Instructions For Use ..81TO ORDER: Contact your AESCULAP Sales Representative or phone Customer Service at Heritage of Quality for 150 yearsAesculap, the world s largest manufacturer of surgical instruments, has been crafting high performance instruments in Tuttlingen, Germany since 1867.

3 Named for the Greek god of healing, Asklepios, the company was founded by Gottfried Jetter, the first person ever to produce standardized surgical , Aesculap employs nearly 12,000 people in our modern, Aesculap-owned and operated factories around the world, including 3,500 people in the Tuttlingen facilities which house over 450,000 square feet of production area. Commitment to QualityAesculap product range: Surgical instruments for all disciplines Sterile containers Endoscopy Neuroendoscopy Aneurysm clips Power systems Pneumatic KAIR isons Spinal implants Orthopedics Per-procedure programs Repair services Consulting services Dura substitutes HydrocephalusPERFORMANCE QUALITY Surgical Instruments Made by Aesculap For every surgical instrument Made by Aesculap we demand not just Quality , but PERFORMANCE QUALITY.

4 A surgical instrument with PERFORMANCE QUALITY is meticulously crafted to have a solid feel and to perform like an extension of the surgeon s own hand. To deliver PERFORMANCE QUALITY worthy of the Aesculap name, we start with the finest, raw materials including highly pure stainless steel which is purchased and tested in Tuttlingen. Our master craftsmen, who are among the most rigorously trained and experienced in the industry, then follow the strictest standards when crafting each instrument, including: State-of-the-art German-made equipment which is used in every Aesculap-owned factory worldwide Aesculap hand crafted, Gold-Plated Master QC Standards that assure pattern consistency Strict Aesculap manufacturing guidelines, including tight tolerances more strict than International Quality Standards, for precision and reliability from first use and throughout the lifetime of each instrumentAs our Mission states, we are passionately committed to providing high quality, innovative products and services to all surgical disciplines.

5 Gottfried Jetter45 Aesculap HeadquartersAesculap Headquarters Our Headquarters, located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, was established in 1977 to serve the needs of the you have any need or questions, our customer service professionals welcome your holds customers and patients to the highest level in our core values. Our commitment is to exceed your expectations. Please call customer service for: Placing orders Product information PricingAesculap, Corporate ParkwayCenter Valley, PA 18034 Phone 800-258-1946 Fax Service:Phone: 800-282-9000 Fax: 610-791-68866 History RIGID PACKAGING SYSTEMS: A CHRONOLOGY1890s Aesculap created the first rigid containers, originally made of stainless steel.

6 In the early 1900s, while responding to the needs of military hospitals and aid stations, Aesculap manufactured chrome-plated containers for safe transport of sterile introduced reusable filters in the 1930s, replacing valves and sliding vents. Rubber gaskets were added shortly thereafter, to ensure a proper seal between the lid and container the 1960s, Aesculap containers have been manufactured from a lightweight anodized aluminum, which provides optimal heat transfer properties. The lightweight construction also allows for easy handling and stacking. As technology has advanced, disposable, non-woven filters have replaced the textile the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) Congress in 1980, Aesculap introduced the concept of Rigid Packaging for sterilization in the United States.

7 Since that time Aesculap has consistently innovated and improved its products, introducing new generations of containers in 1984, 1988, 2000 and marked Aesculap s 30th anniversary of being the first vendor to introduce rigid sterilization container systems to the United States. Since 1980, Aesculap has grown to be the market leader by providing you unparalleled product quality and 3,000 hospitals and surgery centers use the SterilContainer System today. Cost-effective quality and durability are the hallmarks of the SterilContainer the first with the finest has kept Aesculap the undisputed quality leader in the rigid packaging FEATURESCase Design Superior construction of lightweight aluminum that weighs 15% to 20% less than other containers of similar Design 90 stops to avoid pinching One-piece design for durability Centered.

8 For even weight distributionSuperior Latch Design Single-step open and close One-piece construction Centrally located for balance and control No protruding parts when placed into washer/decontaminator Audible click to announce proper latch closureRetention Plate & Silicone Gasket One-piece, one-step operation allows for quick filter change Audible click signifies proper closure Dual safety release buttons prevent accidental release Filter post and silicone gasket assure proper filter placement Complete seal between filter and lid Container Bottom No protruding feet to catch on shelving Easily supports instrument loads Elevated area supports basket contents well above container bottomLid Design One-piece construction for easier maintenance and lower repair costs Lighter in weight for easy handling8 Sterilization Modality and Aesculap SterilContainer SystemSTERRAD and STERRAD NX are registered trademarks of Advanced

9 Sterilization Products (ASP), a Division of Ethicon, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company. AMSCO and V-PRO are registered trademarks owned by STERIS SterilContainer System Sterilization ModalitiesProduct FamilySterilContainerSterilContainer SBottom SeriesJK Solid, AnodizedJN Perforated, AnodizedJM Perforated, Non-AnodizedLid SeriesJKPrimeLine ProJKPrimeLine ProJMPreVac SteamXXXXXPreVac IUSSXXG ravityXXEtOXXXLow Temp STERRADXLow Temp V-PRO STERISXThe SterilContainer System is a reusable rigid container System used for the packaging, transportation, and storage of instruments prior to, during, and after sterilization, from Aesculap , the world s leader in rigid sterile container systems.

10 It consists of the SterilContainer (JK / JN Series) and SterilContainer S (JM Series) product families and is available in various sizes of bottoms and lids (containers), with assorted accessories such as baskets, filters (single use paper and polypropylene filters and reusable PTFE filters), indicator cards, tamper evident locks, filters, basket mats and instrument holders. 9 SterilContainer System10 Full-Size ContainersPerforated Bottomswith Retention PlatesSolid BottomsJN441JN442JK441JK442JK444JN446JN4 44JN440JK440JK446 Full-Size Containers - Length 23 x width 11 Full-Size Container LidsJK485JK486JK487JK488JK489 Aluminum SterilContainer LidFull-size red lidFull-size blue lidFull-size green lidFull-size gold lidFull-size silver lidNote: Filter requirements when used with aluminum lids:Perforated full-size container with lids require four round filters**.