Applications
Components matched to the device, not the catalog.
Typical applications include wound care, orthopedic implants, surgical kits, catheters, syringes, gloves, diagnostics, test kits and veterinary devices. Start with your device, then pick the lid, card, pouch or bag that protects it.
Applications
Wound care
Dressings and wound-care kits need a clean peel and a package that opens without fuss at the bedside. Paper and Tyvek® chevron pouches and cold-seal paper are common starting points.
Where to start
- Paper chevron pouchesSupplied by CleanCut
- Tyvek® chevron pouchesSupplied by CleanCut
- Cold-seal paperSupplied by CleanCut
Orthopedic implants and instruments
Heavy, sharp and often high-value. Coated Tyvek® 1073B lids on rigid trays, with HDPE cards to hold each part in place, are the usual starting point.
Where to start
- Coated Tyvek® die-cut lidsCut in our cleanroom
- HDPE mounting and insert cardsCut in our cleanroom
- Uncoated Tyvek® sheetsCut in our cleanroom
Surgical and procedure kits
Kits combine many parts in one tray or bag. Lids, cards, header bags and pouches for the smaller components can all come from one supplier on one PO.
Where to start
- Coated Tyvek® die-cut lidsCut in our cleanroom
- Header bagsSupplied by CleanCut
- Paper chevron pouchesSupplied by CleanCut
- HDPE/LDPE film die-cut componentsCut in our cleanroom
Catheters and IV sets
Long, coiled devices that must stay put. Tyvek® chevron pouches with an HDPE mounting card keep the device flat and away from the seals.
Where to start
- Tyvek® chevron pouchesSupplied by CleanCut
- HDPE mounting and insert cardsCut in our cleanroom
- Coated Tyvek® rollstockSupplied by CleanCut
Syringes and needles
Sharp points need puncture resistance. Tyvek® chevron pouches with PA/PE film and an insert card are common choices. Cold-seal paper suits lighter, capped syringes where heat sealing isn't wanted.
Where to start
- Tyvek® chevron pouchesSupplied by CleanCut
- HDPE mounting and insert cardsCut in our cleanroom
- Cold-seal paperSupplied by CleanCut
Gloves and dressings
Cold-seal paper seals without heat, which suits glove and dressing packs, and its coating is not made with natural rubber latex.
Where to start
- Cold-seal paperSupplied by CleanCut
- Medical-grade sterilization paperSupplied by CleanCut
- Paper chevron pouchesSupplied by CleanCut
Diagnostics and reagents
Oxygen, moisture and light shorten shelf life. Foil chevron pouches give a near-total barrier.
Where to start
- Foil chevron pouchesSupplied by CleanCut
- Header bagsSupplied by CleanCut
In vitro diagnostic kits
Test kits combine cartridges, swabs and reagents in one pack. HDPE cards hold each part in place in a tray or pouch, and foil pouches protect moisture-sensitive components.
Where to start
- HDPE mounting and insert cardsCut in our cleanroom
- Coated Tyvek® die-cut lidsCut in our cleanroom
- Foil chevron pouchesSupplied by CleanCut
Veterinary devices
Veterinary instruments, implants and kits use the same sterile barrier formats as human devices. Coated Tyvek® lids on trays, chevron pouches and header bags are common starting points.
Where to start
- Coated Tyvek® die-cut lidsCut in our cleanroom
- Tyvek® chevron pouchesSupplied by CleanCut
- Header bagsSupplied by CleanCut
Sterilization
Which methods each product suits
Filter by method to see which products are compatible.
| Product | EtO | Gamma | E-beam | Steam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Die-cut lids | ||||
| Coated Tyvek® lids | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible | Not yet confirmed: ask us |
| Die-cut components and cards | ||||
| HDPE cards | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible | Not yet confirmed: ask us |
| HDPE/LDPE film components | Depends on grade or configuration1 | Compatible | Compatible | Not yet confirmed: ask us |
| Sheets | ||||
| Uncoated Tyvek® sheets | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible | Not yet confirmed: ask us |
| Rollstock | ||||
| Coated Tyvek® rollstock | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible | Not yet confirmed: ask us |
| Medical paper | Compatible | Depends on grade or configuration2 | Not yet confirmed: ask us | Depends on grade or configuration3 |
| Coated medical paper | Compatible | Not yet confirmed: ask us | Not yet confirmed: ask us | Not yet confirmed: ask us |
| Cold-seal paper | Not yet confirmed: ask us | Not yet confirmed: ask us | Not yet confirmed: ask us | Not yet confirmed: ask us |
| HDPE/LDPE film rollstock | Depends on grade or configuration1 | Compatible | Compatible | Not yet confirmed: ask us |
| Pouches and bags | ||||
| Tyvek® chevron pouches | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible | Not yet confirmed: ask us |
| Paper chevron pouches | Compatible | Depends on grade or configuration4 | Not yet confirmed: ask us | Depends on grade or configuration4 |
| Foil chevron pouches | Not recommended5 | Compatible | Compatible | Not yet confirmed: ask us |
| Header bags | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible | Not yet confirmed: ask us |
Legend
- Compatible
- Depends on grade or configuration
- Not recommended
- Not yet confirmed: ask us
- 1Only as part of a package with a porous side.
- 2Grades optimized for gamma are available.
- 3Steam grades are available.
- 4Depends on the paper grade.
- 5Unless paired with a header bag or breather.
Compatibility depends on grade, coating, and your process. Validate in your own sterilization cycle.
Don't see your device?
Tell us what you're packaging.
Describe the device, its weight and edges, and how you sterilize. We'll suggest a combination. Ask us about samples.