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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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A jump ahead in sterile supply management

Sets new standards of quality in the sterile preparation of medical instruments with convenient handling. Enables to standardise, 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.

CSSD Manager compares sterile containers vs. single-use wraps waste

Sustainability container systems​

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.

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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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Costs of sterile packaging alternatives

Need to cut costs at your hospitals? Take a closer look at the packaging options you're using for reusable instruments in surgery. A potentially big financial impact on your hospital's budget.

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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.

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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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Indicator change

Visible from the outside (single-use filter).

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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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Filter

  • Single-use paper filter
  • Filter holder

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Ergonomical closure

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

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AESCULAP Aicon® face plate

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.

AESCULAP Aicon® tags in different colors
AESCULAP Aicon® label-all-in-one

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)
Step by step guide as PDF-Download

AESCULAP Aicon® enhanced drying system
  • 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
Infographic as PDF-Download

Ergonomic quality of AESCULAP Aicon® sterile containers and baskets.

Infographic as PDF-Download
AESCULAP Aicon® ergonomics

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*
AESCULAP Aicon® protection cover for perforation area

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
AESCULAP Aicon® single-use filter

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® container lock

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

AESCULAP Aicon® aseptic presentation

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

AESCULAP Aicon® QR code

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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Synchronized

Enables to standardize the cycle through a synchronized system.

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Stacking

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

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The lid is optional

   

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Ergonomic handles

   

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

AESCULAP Aicon® wavelike basket bottom

The basket has excellent grip and hold which enables easy handling.

Infographic as PDF-Download

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

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

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

AESCULAP Aicon®

Handling videos and poster

Return of contaminated instruments

Arrival decontamination area

Functional check

Packing

Aseptic presentation

AESCULAP Aicon® label All-In-ONE

AESCULAP Aicon® label All-In-ONE

Step by step guide as PDF-Download
AESCULAP Aicon® functional test

AESCULAP Aicon® functional test

Poster as PDF-Download
AESCULAP Aicon® with the IF design award and reddot winner label

iF DESIGN AWARD

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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