AHLSTROM MUNKSJO

PROTECTING PATIENTS GLOBALLY Selecting the most appropriate Sterile Barrier System (SBS) for use in the Central Sterilization Service Department (CSSD) is a challenging responsibility and plays a key role in infection prevention and patient safety. Ahlstrom-Munksjö single use sterilization wraps help to prevent microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, spores) from easily gaining access to the tray contents, allow sterilization, provide physical protection, maintain sterility up to the point of use and allow aseptic presentation. Ahlstrom-Munksjö Reliance® Wrap and sterilize your medical devices with...

Sterilization Methods The Sterile Barrier System products are to be used for wrapping medical devices, which can be terminally sterilized by the following methods: We recommend that the end user validates the final packaging system as suitable with the intended sterilization process to comply with international standards as per ISO 11607 part 2. Registrations and declarations MDD 93/42/EEC 1193 / 47EC5 2007 Wrapping materials are considered as a Class 1 accessories for medical device and comply with the essential requirements 93/42/ EEC directive and therefore CE marked. All products are registered...

CREPE PAPER Excellent barrier properties with moisture absorption capacity Ahlstrom-Munksjo Reliance® crepe paper is made with more than 97% of cellulosic fibers and wet strength and sizing agents. Cellulosic fibers create the best-in-class tortuous path for excellent sterility maintenance and bacterial barrier. It is available in Standard or Sensitive version: with an offline micrexing process, our Sensitive crepe paper is softer with improved drapeability. Benefits and Characteristics • Best in Class bacterial barrier • Helps to prevent wet-packs • Cost-effective wrapping solution ® © © STEAM...

Ahlstrom-Munksjo Reliance® Wetlaid Nonwovens are made with 70% cellulose, 20% synthetic binder and 10% PET fibers. Cellulosic fibers create the best-in-class tortuous path for excellent sterility maintenance when synthetic binders and PET fibers bring more strength and softness to the product. Available in two colors and three basis weights, all our wetlaids are micrexed for increased drapeability and comfort. Surface Benefits and Characteristics • Excellent bacterial barrier • Helps to prevent wet-packs • Soft and strong • Low lint Section ©@@o STEAM EO FORM IRRAD STERILIZATION WRAP: TRAY LINER:...

SMS - SPUNBOND MELTBLOWN SPUNBOND Strong and durable, with low lint and high barrier Ahlstrom-Munksjo Reliance® SMS is 100% polypropylene and treated to resist static charge build-up. It does not contain natural fibers (cellulose) or synthetic binder. The key to the barrier protection of the SMS are the three meltblown layers of microscopic fibers, delivering a tortuous path for a consistent bacteriological barrier to maintain sterility. It is available in two colors and six different basis weights to satisfy different user requirements. Benefits and Characteristics • Excellent bacterial barrier...

AHLSTROM-MUNKSJÖ RELIANCE® TANDEM Interleaved sterile barrier system solutions Ahlstrom-Munksjö Reliance® Tandem different colors to provide the optimal combination for sequential wrapping, increasing efficiency and productivity. The use of two colors clearly differentiates between the two layers during transport, storage and in the operating room allowing damage to be easily seen. Benefits and Characteristics Color coding for improved efficiency - the outer wrap and the inner wrap, which is sterile and suitable to be used in the operating room, have two different colors for easier identification. Simplified...

AHLSTROM-MUNKSJO RELIANCE® SOLO Bonded system for simultaneous wrapping Ahlstrom-Munksjo Reliance® Solo is composed of two bonded sheets of SMS for easy to use, simultaneous wrapping. Like sequential wrapping, Reliance® Solo creates a tortuous path, delivering aseptic opening at the point of use. Two colors allow for easy identification of damage from transport/storage and wrong handling. Benefits and Characteristics • Simplified wrapping process • Simultaneous aseptic unwrapping in the operating room • Proven best barrier to prevent penetration of microorganisms through the bonded layers • High...

We manufacture, convert and have representation globally with three manufacturing sites dedicated to the production of fiber-based materials for sterilization wraps. Ahlstrom-Munskjo has two state-of-the-art fully automated converting lines: • Windsor Locks plant in Connecticut, USA to serve Americas and export markets under FDA requirements • Pont Audemer plant in Normandie, France to serve Europe and export markets according to CE requirements Windsor Locks: Pont Audemer: Mundra: ISO 9001:2015 ISO 14001:2004 PEFC, FSC, SFI FDA Registered Site for Medical Devices Windsor Lock: I Manufacturing...

HOW TO USE Prior to use Ahlstrom-Munksjö Reliance® wrap is intended for single use only. We provide the material in sheets of your specified sizes, enclosed with a protective sealed bag and supplied in a secure high quality box. We recommend to store our boxes in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight. Location of use should be clean, dust-free, dry and away from fluorescent or ultraviolet lights sources. Allow wrapping material to condition to atmospheric temperature and humidity prior to use. Use within five years of manufacture, check manufacture date on label. Folding Instructions Covering...

Ahlstrom-Munksjo is a global leader in fiber-based materials, supplying innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers. Our mission is to expand the role of fiber-based solutions for sustainable everyday life. Our offering include filter materials, release liners, food and beverage processing materials, decor papers, abrasive and tape backings, electrotechnical paper, glass fiber materials, medical fiber materials and solutions for diagnostics as well as a range of specialty papers for industrial and consumer end-uses. Our annual net sales are about EUR 3 billion and we employ some 8,000...