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Description

The 3M Attest Instrument Protector, measuring 3.5" x 6-5/8", is specifically designed to safeguard delicate surgical and medical instruments during sterilization processes. Its structure provides secure containment that prevents the sharp tips or ends of instruments from piercing through sterile pouches, thereby preserving sterility and avoiding potential contamination or packaging failure.

Engineered for compatibility with both steam and ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization methods, the protector ensures that instruments are properly positioned in an open configuration to allow complete and effective sterilant penetration. This is critical for achieving optimal sterilization outcomes, particularly for hinged or jointed instruments where steam or gas access is otherwise compromised.

An integrated chemical indicator provides clear visual confirmation of sterilization exposure. When subjected to steam sterilization, the indicator shifts from blue to gray or black. In EO sterilization, the color changes from yellow to red or rust, verifying that the process has been completed under appropriate conditions.