Groups of instruments required for procedures are placed in trays and sterilized as sets in a specific order.
- Named according to their function & may vary by hospital.
- Heavy instruments on the bottom of pan
- Silicone mats or dividers to protect and separate devices.
- Ring instruments loaded on holder/stringer
- Protective tips on delicate devices.
- Endoscopic instruments require special care to avoid damage of long shafts.
