Tech in Surgery Prep / Unit 6 TSC 134 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Drying and Wet Packs
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The idea
A wet pack is a package that still has moisture inside it after the sterilization cycle ends.
In practice
Heavy metal mass in a set is a known cause, along with the density of the wrap and the design of the set.
Where people slip
Moisture carries microbes from the air and surfaces, so a sterile item that becomes wet is considered contaminated.
Your place on the trail
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