AESCULAP Aicon® sterile container system

AESCULAP Aicon® Sterile Container System

The supply of sterile instruments is a key priority as well as a vulnerable and sensitive field in hospitals. Therefore a maximum of hygiene, precision, and reliability is necessary.

Sets standards of quality in the sterile preparation of medical instruments with dependable safety and convenient handling. Enables to standardize, control and document the entire cycle of supply and disposal of sterile materials as well as sterile storage, sterile transport, easy delivery to the OR and safe removal.

Key Features

Protection cover – For perforation area – Snaps on, can remain in place during cleaning and sterilization (optional).

Indicator change – Visible from the outside (single-use filter).

Enhanced Drying System – Enhanced drying system to reduce drying times (optional) – two EDS modules per container bottom. Clearly visible blue dot allows visual checks.

Container front

• Container lock
• QR code provides further product information
• Face plate for labeling purposes
• Tags available in 10 colors
• Retaining brackets for securing count sheets

Filter

• Single-use paper filter
• Filter holder

Ergonomical closure

• Handle design allows quiet operation
• Sterile edge of container bottom

Identification System

Face plate – For labeling purposes; snaps onto the bottom. Available in 10 colors; includes tab for attaching label tags.

• Allows a generic use of the container
• Easy to use "click on/click off" system
• Once the container is closed, the face plate is reliably fixed and cannot be removed
• Clamps may be used to affix larger documents
• Made of thermostable PPSU
• Has been tested for hundreds of reprocessing cycles followed by several thousands assembly/disassembly cycles successfully
• Can remain in place during cleaning and sterilization
• Can be used for color-coding and identification of set content

Tags – Available in 10 colors and 2 sizes – can be written on and/or used for color-coding purposes. Can be snapped onto the face plate and/or the basket.

Enhanced Drying System (EDS)

• Two EDS modules per container bottom, on the diagonally opposite sides (to make sure that it works also on uneven sterilization carts), on the lowest point
• It is always closed under atmospheric pressure
• Blue dot to check from the outside if EDS is in place
• Can remain in place for cleaning and disinfection
• Container bottom is designed in a way that the water is collected at the lowest point

Protection Cover for Perforation Area

Snaps on, can remain in place during cleaning and sterilization (optional).

• It is an additional dust protection of the perforation area
• It is made of thermostable plastic material (PPSU)
• Has been tested for hundreds of reprocessing cycles followed by several thousands assembly/disassembly cycles successfully

Single-use Filter

Only one perforation area, regardless of the container size.

• Only one filter = less costs, less handling efforts
• Single-use filter available with and without indicator for steam sterilization
• Indicator change visible from the outside

Container Lock

Available with indicator for steam sterilization and without indicator.

• For tamperproof closing
• It does not protrude
• It can be checked from above (e. g. in the OR) and from the front (e. g. in storage)
• It is destroyed when opening the container but it stays in position (small parts do not fall out)

Aseptic Presentation

Due to the special design of the silicone gasket the upper edge of the container bottom is sterile when opened. This supports a reliable aseptic removal of the instrument basket.

QR Code

Provides further product information, e. g. short explanatory videos, by simply scanning the code with the mobile device camera.

AESCULAP Aicon® Basket System

Wavelike Basket Bottom

A new type of non-slipping wavelike basket bottom. The ring instruments stay upright during the packaging process, which makes the packing of sets much more comfortable.

Ergonomic Handles

The gripping and holding conditions of the basket are very good, the dimensions are rated by users and experts as exactly right.

Lid

An optional basket lid is also available. Even if a lid is used, the weight is still always carried by the handles of the basket.

Smooth Design

Smooth and rounded design, no feet – therefore also a good choice when using single-use wrap.

Synchronized

Enables to standardize the cycle through a synchronized system.

• Same identification system
• Heights matched with AESCULAP Aicon® container bottoms – standardized cycle and maximum use of space

Stacking

Solid and space-saving stacking of baskets, with and without lid.

AESCULAP Aicon® Instrument Organisation System

Discover the AESCULAP Aicon® Instrument Organisation System, designed to protect and organize surgical instruments to keep everything firmly in place. Experience its tool-free assembling and flexible modular system. It supports your instruments are ready for use in the OR by reducing mechanical stress during transport. Invest in preventive care.