DEFEND PLUS Self Sealing Sterlization Pouches 3.5″ x 10″

With all the superior design characteristics of our standard DEFEND pouches, DEFEND+PLUS pouches are constructed with a built-in, lead-free Internal Indicator, giving you peace of mind when it comes to the sterilization of your instruments.  The Internal Indicator ensures the correct sterilization temperature is reached where you really need it

Defend Sterilization Pouches seal dental instruments during cycles in an autoclave sterilizer. These lead-free pouches feature inner and outer indicators that provide a visual indication of a successful sterilization process
Safer sterilization with a complete and uniform seal of the pouch.
Quicker and extremely easy to make a perfect seal every time as compared to other competitive pouches.
New perforated flap closure folds perfectly into place, eliminating time consuming flap adjustment and helping to ensure the best seal possible. This helps eliminate misaligned seals that can compromise sterility.
Reinforced plastic pouch and rugged medical-grade paper guard against tears and perforations.
Pouches are constructed with dual internal and external indicators that change color when the optimum sterilization temperature has been reached, both in the autoclave chamber and inside the pouch..
Each pack comes in 200 pouches.
Self-sealing
Dual indicators
Can these be used in a dry heat sterilizer? 
No
 
What is the shelf life of pouches / Do they have an expiration date? 
We recommend using the pouches within 1 year from date of manufacture.
 
Do the pouches contain lead? 
No
 
What is the ETO indicator for? 
ETO is for those who use Ethylene Oxide Sterilization.
 
What color does the indicator turn to show the proper temperature has been reached (each indicator)? 
Top left is steam indicator which turns dark when temperature has been reached. Top right is for Ethylene and turns brown.
 
Is the size of the pouch the usable dimensions or the actual dimensions of the pouch? 
Actual dimensions of the pouch.
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