Gold Cura Self-Sealing Sterilization Pouches 90 × 260 mm – Pack of 200

Self-Sealing Sterilization Pouches 90 × 260 mm for Dental Instruments

Gold Cura Self-Sealing Sterilization Pouches 90 × 260 mm are ready-to-use dental autoclave pouches designed for packaging cleaned and dried reusable instruments before sterilization.

Each pouch measures 90 mm × 260 mm (approximately 3.5 × 10.2 inches) and has an integrated adhesive flap for quick manual closure. The self-sealing design removes the need for a separate heat-sealing machine, making these sterilisation pouches convenient for the daily instrument-processing requirements of dental clinics, hospitals, laboratories and healthcare facilities.

Supplied in a pack of 200 pouches, they combine medical-grade paper with a transparent film that allows the contents to be identified without opening the pack. When sealed, processed, dried and stored correctly, the pouch helps maintain package integrity until the instrument is required for use.

Key Features

• Exact size: 90 mm × 260 mm
• Pack of 200 self-sealing sterilization pouches
• Integrated adhesive strip for easy manual sealing
• No heat-sealing machine required
• Medical-grade paper and transparent film construction
• Clear front panel for quick identification of instruments
• Printed chemical process indicators help distinguish processed from unprocessed packs
• Designed for compatible steam/autoclave and ethylene oxide (EO/ETO) sterilization cycles
• Ready-made pouch format—no cutting from a continuous reel
• Single-use dental instrument packaging

Why Choose 90 × 260 mm Dental Autoclave Pouches?

The 90 × 260 mm self-sealing sterilization pouch is a practical size for many commonly used dental instruments. Its elongated shape can accommodate compatible diagnostic, restorative, periodontal, endodontic and orthodontic instruments while leaving sufficient space for proper closure.

Always confirm that the selected instrument fits comfortably inside the pouch without touching, stretching or placing pressure on the sides, adhesive flap or sealed edges.

Product Specifications

How to Use Self-Sealing Sterilization Pouches

1. Clean, rinse and thoroughly dry the reusable instruments before packaging.
2. Confirm that the instrument is suitable for the selected sterilization process and fits comfortably inside the 90 mm × 260 mm pouch.
3. Insert the clean and dry instrument without overfilling the pouch or forcing it against the paper, transparent film or sealed edges.
4. Add an appropriate internal chemical indicator when required by the clinic’s sterilization protocol.
5. Remove the protective backing from the integrated adhesive strip.
6. Fold the flap along the indicated fold line.
7. Press firmly from the centre towards both sides across the full width of the adhesive area.
8. Inspect the closure and confirm that it is smooth, complete and free from gaps, folds or wrinkles.
9. Label the pouch according to the clinic’s instrument-processing and traceability protocol.
10. Process the sealed pouch using a compatible steam/autoclave or EO/ETO sterilization cycle, following the instructions supplied with the sterilizer, instruments and pouch packaging.
11. Allow the processed pouch to cool and dry completely before handling or storage.
12. Inspect the pouch, adhesive closure and process indicators before storing or opening it for clinical use.

No sealing machine is required. The full adhesive flap must still be folded and pressed firmly to create a complete closure before sterilization.

Understanding the Sterilization Indicators

The printed chemical process indicators help show that a pouch has been exposed to specified sterilization-process conditions and assist staff in separating processed packs from unprocessed packs.

An indicator colour change does not independently prove sterility. It does not replace internal chemical indicators, mechanical cycle monitoring, biological testing or compliance with the sterilizer manufacturer’s instructions and the clinic’s infection-control protocol.

Suitable Applications

Gold Cura 90 × 260 mm self-sealing autoclave pouches may be used for compatible reusable items such as:

• Dental diagnostic instruments
• Mouth mirrors, explorers and tweezers that fit safely inside
• Restorative hand instruments
• Endodontic instruments and accessories
• Periodontal instruments
• Orthodontic instruments
• Compatible dental hand instruments
• Small surgical instruments that fit without stressing the pouch

The instrument, pouch size and selected sterilization process must be mutually compatible.

Packaging and Storage Instructions

• Package only instruments that have been cleaned and completely dried.
• Do not overfill the pouch.
• Keep sharp or heavy instruments away from the pouch edges and adhesive closure.
• Press the entire adhesive flap firmly to produce a complete closure.
• Do not use a pouch with an incomplete, wrinkled, open or damaged closure.
• Allow processed pouches to cool and dry before handling.
• Store processed instruments in a clean, dry and covered area.
• Inspect every pouch before clinical use.
• Reprocess instruments when the pouch is wet, torn, punctured, opened or otherwise compromised.
• Do not reuse the pouch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the size of each Gold Cura sterilization pouch?

Each pouch measures 90 mm × 260 mm, approximately 3.5 × 10.2 inches.

How many self-sealing pouches are included?

Each pack contains 200 self-sealing sterilization pouches.

Are these dental autoclave pouches self-sealing?

Yes. Each pouch has an integrated adhesive flap that can be folded and pressed firmly to close the pouch.

Do I need a sealing machine?

No. A heat-sealing machine is not required for these self-sealing sterilisation pouches.

How should the adhesive flap be closed?

Remove the protective backing, fold the flap along the indicated line and press firmly from the centre towards both sides. Check that the closure is smooth and has no gaps or wrinkles.

Can these pouches be used in an autoclave?

They are designed for compatible steam/autoclave sterilization cycles. Always follow the pouch labelling and the instrument and sterilizer manufacturer’s instructions.

Are they suitable for EO or ETO sterilization?

They are designed for compatible ethylene oxide sterilization cycles when permitted by the pouch labelling and the sterilizer and instrument instructions.

Does the chemical indicator prove that the instruments are sterile?

No. A process-indicator colour change shows exposure to specified process conditions. It does not independently confirm sterility or replace complete sterilization monitoring.

Can the pouches be reused?

No. These are single-use dental sterilization pouches and should be discarded after opening.

Can wet instruments be placed inside?

No. Instruments must be properly cleaned and completely dried before packaging.

When should a processed pouch be rejected?

Do not use the contents when the pouch is wet, torn, punctured, open, improperly sealed or otherwise damaged. Clean and repackage the instruments in a new pouch before processing them again according to the clinic’s protocol.

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