Packaging for hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization

CRCST practice question · Preparation & Packaging

A tray is going to be processed in a hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizer. Which packaging material should be used?

  • A. Cotton muslin wrap
  • B. Paper-plastic peel pouches
  • C. Polypropylene nonwoven wrap or Tyvek-plastic pouches validated for that sterilizer
  • D. Paper wrap with a linen towel inside

Answer

C. Polypropylene nonwoven wrap or Tyvek-plastic pouches validated for that sterilizer

Hydrogen peroxide systems are not compatible with cellulose such as paper, cotton and linen, because these absorb the peroxide and can cause the cycle to cancel. Polypropylene wrap and Tyvek pouches validated for the system are used instead.

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