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      AESCULAP Aicon®

      Our award-winning* sterile container system

      The supply of sterile instruments is a key priority for hospitals. It is a vulnerable and sensitive field of activity, so maximum hygiene, precision and reliability are essential.

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      A jump ahead in sterile supply management


      Aesculap Aicon® sets high standards of quality in the preparation of sterile medical instruments through dependable safety and convenient ergonomic handling.

      It helps CSSDs (Central Sterile Supply Departments) to standardise, control and document the entire cycle of supply and disposal of sterile materials. Its design also aids sterile storage, transport, easy delivery to the operating theatre 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 is endeavoring to do their part to improve sustainability and environmental performance in the healthcare sector.

      Learn more about sustainability

      Holes in sterile wrapping – an unseen risk

      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 operations between central sterile service department (CSSD) and operating theatre with an intelligent, streamlined workflow and reduced processing times.

      Smooth processes through a smart identification system.

      EDS (Enhanced Drying System) – What does EDS mean?

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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 a reliable 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-slip 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 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.

      AESCULAP Aicon® wavelike basket bottom

      The gripping and holding conditions of the basket are very good, the dimensions are rated by users and experts as exactly right.

      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

      Why is AESCULAP Aicon® a better choice?

      Infection prevention and sterile packaging: challenges and new options

      Don’t miss out, watch our symposium video with Georg-Christian Zinn, MD, Medical Director, Center for Hygiene and Infection Prevention.

      AESCULAP Aicon® with the IF design award and reddot winner label

      iF DESIGN AWARD

      Aesculap wins iF DESIGN AWARD with AESCULAP Aicon®

      Aesculap, together with its partner, the design agency Design3, received an IF DESIGN AWARD 2021. The Aicon® container system was the winning product in the Health/Medical category.

      Get in touch with our AESCULAP Aicon® Team

      AESCULAP Aicon® contact form

      *Tests results available upon request.

       

      Gutachten zur ergonomischen Qualität der AESCULAP® Sterilcontainer der AESCULAP® Aicon®- Serie; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ralph Bruder; Institut für Arbeitswissenschaft der TU Darmstadt, Deutschland.

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