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AESCULAP Aicon®
The 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 and precision is necessary.
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Stepping up to the sustainability challenge
Healthcare professionals around the world are looking for new ways to make their activities and the medical service they provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly. As the climate challenge comes into ever sharper focus, everyone are endeavoring to do their part to improve sustainability and environmental performance in the healthcare sector.
Holes in sterile wrapping
Whenever sterilised surgical wraps are compromised by holes, there is a potential risk of contaminated surgical materials – one of the main reasons for surgical site infections.
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Smart processes for CSSD
What does smart mean? Smooth operation between central sterile service department (CSSD) and operating room (OR) and an intelligent, streamlined workflow with reduced processing times.
AESCULAP Aicon® sterile container system
Protection cover
For perforation area – Snaps on, can remain in place during cleaning and sterilization (optional).
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Enhanced Drying System
Enhanced drying system to reduce drying times (optional) – two EDS modules per container bottom. Clearly visible blue dot allows visual checks.
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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
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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
Label All-In-ONE
One label for all applications: containers, wrap, peel pouches and patient’s file.
- For steam sterilization, available with and without indicator
- Avoids painstaking task to clean “sticky” containers as it is removable
- …but it firmly sticks on paper (patient’s file)
- 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
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*
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
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)
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.
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Smooth design
Smooth and rounded design, no feet – therefore also a good choice when using single-use wrap.
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The basket has excellent grip and hold which enables easy handling.
Infographic as PDF-DownloadEnables 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
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Handling videos and poster
Return of contaminated instruments
Arrival decontamination area
Functional check
Packing
Aseptic presentation
AESCULAP Aicon® label All-In-ONE
Step by step guide as PDF-Download
AESCULAP Aicon® functional test
Poster as PDF-Download
Aesculap wins iF DESIGN AWARD with AESCULAP Aicon®
Aesculap received together with its partner, the design agency Design3, an iF DESIGN AWARD 2021. The winning product, the AESCULAP Aicon® container system, won in the Product discipline, in the Health/Medical category.
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