1. Catalogs
  2. Case Medical
  3. Case Medical’s FlashTite Container system
video corpo

Case Medical’s FlashTite Container system

Case Medical’s FlashTite Container system

Case Medical’s FlashTite Container system

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document introduces the FlashTite, a new sealed container system from Case Medical designed for immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) with FDA 510k approval. It allows healthcare professionals to rapidly sterilize surgical instruments using gravity displacement or pre-vacuum IUSS cycles without filters.
Specifications
FlashTite is a filterless sealed container system validated for safe and effective 'Flash' sterilization. It has been tested with various surgical devices, confirming sterility maintenance for 24 hours, though immediate use is recommended. The system features a valve that automatically opens and closes during sterilization, enhancing safety and ease of use.
Compliance and Standards
The system meets AAMI standards, AORN recommended practices, and The Joint Commission regulations for sealed IUSS sterilization.
Usage Instructions
1. Clean, rinse, and dry thoroughly with a pH-neutral cleaner.
2. Place FlashTite valve plate over perforated areas.
3. Use perforated bottom containers for gravity displacement steam.
4. Utilize FlashTite basket for holding devices.
5. Close the container and sterilize; the valve operates automatically.
6. Recommended exposure times vary by load type and sterilization cycle.
7. Dry time in the autoclave should be 0-3 minutes based on dryness required.
Recommendations
Case Medical advises using its pH-neutral cleaning solutions to avoid damage to the anodized surface of devices. The FlashTite valve is recommended for one year of use, and rapid readout BIs should be used for routine verification.
Additional Information
Removing the FlashTite valve plates allows the SteriTite container to be used with a paper filter for pre-vacuum IUSS, with a recommended dry time of twenty minutes for storage.
See more

Catalog excerpts

Case Medical’s FlashTite Container system-1

Flash Right with FlashTite® The Newest Sealed Container System from Case Medical for sealed immediate use “IUSS” with FDA 510k. Meets AAMI Standards AORN Recommended Practices The Joint Commission regulations with “dry” loads FlashTite, a filterless sealed container system for safe and effective “Flash” Sterilization Validated in independent laboratories using the overkill method: Tested with blades and lumens, mixed loads and 16 lbs. of surgical devices. Sterility maintenance was confirmed for a 24 hour period. However, Case Medical recommends immediate use for all flashed items. State of the art technology: The sealed flash system replaces the current practice of flashing with an open pan or using a sealed container in the lid open position. Safe and effective: The valve automatically opens and closes in the autoclave avoiding the need for staff to manually vent steam, and lessens the potential for injury due to burns. Ease of use: Simply place the instruments in the basket, seal and sterilize. T ransport sealed to point of use. FlashTite'Filter-less container specifications Containers with GV suffix must be used for gravity displacement steam cycles. Flash Tite baskets are designed to clear the valve in base and lid. Healthcare professionals can now rapidly sterilize surgical instruments and medical devices in gravity displacement or prevacuum IUSS cycles utilizing the filter-less SteriTite sealed container with the added FlashTite valve plate(s). 19 Empire Blvd. South Hackensack, NJ 07606 .Phone 201-313-1999 .Fax 201-373-9090 .www.casemed.com

 Open the catalog to page 1
Case Medical’s FlashTite Container system-2

Case Medical, Inc. recommends that the user refer to the sterilizer manufacturer’s “Instructions for Use” for specific information as to the limitations of instrumentation, specifications and material compatibility. Further review the SteriTite container with FlashTite valve plate(s) labeling as to cautions in regard to use in gravity displacement IUSS or pre-vacuum IUSS steam sterilization. The SteriTite container with FlashTite valve plate was specifically designed and tested for use in IUSS cycles in conformance with AAMI ST 77 (2006) & AAMI ST 79(2010/12). 1. Clean , rinse and dry thoroughly...

 Open the catalog to page 2

All Case Medical catalogs and technical brochures

  1. Software

    2  Pages

  2. Chemistry

    4  Pages

  3. case carts

    1  Page

*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.