can be stored for up to 24 hours if placed in an airtight container after sterilization.
can be stored for up to 7 days if placed in sterile bags after sterilization.
can be stored for up to 1 year if wrapped after sterilization
must not be stored after sterilization.
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must not be stored after sterilization
When sterile items are left open to the air, they can quickly become contaminated. Therefore, critical instruments that are sterilized unpackaged should be used immediately and not stored. Sufficient inventories of critical instruments should be maintained to avoid the need for flash sterilization.
reference; Infection prevention and control in Dental office Royal college of Dental surgeons of Ontario Page 30
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