Disposable paper filters with sterilization indicator for container A1, A2, A3, A4 (100 pcs pack) - Aygün - Delynov

What is the AYGÜN CERRAHİ ALETLER A.Ş single-use paper filter?

The AYGÜN CERRAHİ ALETLER A.Ş single-use paper filter is a sterilization consumable specifically designed for A1, A2, A3, and A4 type containers. This device comes in a pack of 100 pieces, intended to be inserted into the filter holders of surgical container lids. Its structure is optimized to allow steam circulation during the autoclave cycle while constituting a physical barrier against microorganisms after the cooling phase. This container sterilization paper filter is a critical element to guarantee the integrity of the sterile state of instruments used in oral and implant surgery until their use at the chairside.

What are the clinical indications for this autoclave paper filter?

This autoclave paper filter is indicated for the protection and maintenance of the sterility of surgical instrument kits, implantology kits, and any invasive medical device that must undergo steam sterilization. It is used in dental practices and operating rooms performing maxillofacial or periodontal surgery. Its use is strictly reserved for healthcare professionals trained in the sterilization protocol. It is part of the hygiene management process by allowing visual validation that the container has been properly exposed to the thermal process thanks to its integrated sterilization indicator, thus ensuring the microbiological safety of surgical procedures.

What are the technical characteristics of this AYGÜN CERRAHİ ALETLER A.Ş device?

The AYGÜN CERRAHİ ALETLER A.Ş sterilization paper filter is characterized by the presence of a color-change indicator, facilitating traceability and quality control within the practice. This sterilization indicator filter is sized to fit perfectly with the dimensions of A1 to A4 containers, thus preventing unfiltered air leaks. As a Class I device, it meets the regulatory requirements for safety and performance. The manufacturer has designed this product for strict single use, guaranteeing constant porosity and optimal filtration efficiency at each cycle, which could not be ensured by reusing the paper after wetting and drying.

What are the contraindications for the use of this filter?

According to the manufacturer's information, there are no specific medical contraindications listed for the use of this paper filter as such, other than its use outside the intended professional framework. However, it is imperative to respect the warnings: the device is reserved for healthcare professionals and the instructions must be read carefully before any handling. A major technical contraindication would be the use of this filter with non-compatible containers or for non-validated sterilization modes (such as dry heat), which would compromise the sterile barrier and the validity of the chemical indicator present on the paper.

What are the precautions for use to maintain sterility?

To guarantee the effectiveness of the indicator sterilization filter, it must be handled with clean or gloved hands during its installation in the container. After the autoclave cycle, the practitioner must check the color change of the indicator to confirm the treatment. Being a single-use product, it must be discarded after each opening of the container or after each cycle, even if the container has not been opened. The storage of filters before use must be in a dry place, protected from humidity and direct light, to preserve the physical properties of the paper and the reactivity of the indicator ink.

Who is the manufacturer and what standards are respected by this AYGÜN CERRAHİ ALETLER A.Ş product?

This AYGÜN CERRAHİ ALETLER A.Ş product is manufactured by Aygün, whose headquarters is located in Tekkeköy SAMSUN, Turkey (Yaşar Doğu Caddesi Organized Industrial Zone, No. 76 Kerimbey OSB). This medical device is classified as Class I and bears the CE1984 marking, certifying its compliance with current European standards for medical devices (MDR). Compliance with these standards guarantees dental surgeons and implantologists a high level of safety for their sterilization chain. Manufacturing follows rigorous protocols within the Turkish production unit, ensuring complete traceability of each pack of 100 filters placed on the market by Delynov.

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