Are these sterile? As in ready to use?
174436
Well they are individually packaged. They had a little greasy film on them so I washed mine with dish liquid and rinsed. But they are supposed to be.
174437
I used them straight from the package and had no problems. The amazon.com product information Q & A states that they are sterile and ready to use.
174438
Yes, ready to go! If you decide to use them again, soap and water will clean them and you can boil them too. Once you see them starting to crack they're no good.
174439
Yes. They are all individually packaged and ready to go. But they can't be used too often.
664986
Yes! Just be careful not to puncture and take care in sealing. Yes, they would not be so useful without being reuseable.
708979
No. They are already. Just make sure to flame your innoculator to sterilize it and keep jar closed till growth is complete to avoid contamination.
939107
They are single use. Once used, the dressing that goes against the wound is no longer sterile.
877363
I was curious and sent an email asking this question to info@ps-med.com and got the following response: The sterile date is the date the product was sterilized. After the expiration date printed on the package, we can't guarantee the product will be 100% sterile.
1003358
They are not sterile cotton swabs. The package is not sterile. Qtips.com might be a good source for other questions or concerns.
634710
Sterile items are packed individual not in bulk. Once items are opened they aren't considered sterile, clean yes sterile no. I use these for packing holes in my daughter's abdomen which is a clean but not sterile field. A surgical room is considered sterile, all tools are sterilized etc.at home you may use items that are initially sterile but once open are not because of the environment. Not sure I've helped but maybe.
1941473
Yes, they are very nice and pliable. That is one of the things I like best about them. They are great for shampoos, conditioners, lotions, things like that. If you have something more 'watery' you do risk some leaking though. They do not have a valve or anything on them. Again they are PERFECT for something with a shampoo like consistency.
1003359
The package does not describe the cotton as being sterile, so my guess is that it is not.
1687611
I cannot guarantee the sterility after opening but the packages are mylar and can be resealed with heat from a clothing iron or hair straightener just as we do for food storage Mylar bags. Just be sure to squeeze out as much air as possible. I would be very careful of contamination. You may want to purchase a couple of smaller pouches for smaller wounds if you get a chance.
1377684
They're glass, so yes, they're "food grade" although bottles aren't classified as "food grade." I always boil both the bottles and the droppers for a few minutes in water to sterilize them.
39055
They are for use in food. I don't think they have been treated. They also haven't been washed
1929052
Apart from the built-in zipper? I wouldn't trust it. If you plan to use them for food, I don't know that I'd trust them to be sterile either.
1233571
Absolutely; however, just to be safe, I would suggest sterilizing before using and be careful.
808831
The probes must NOT Be immersed. Just wipe them off after use. I use small wipes (from the drugstore) that nurses and doctors use just before they give you a shot. That guarantees that they'll be sterile. You can't be too careful when dealing with raw meat.Robert D. McGee
60876
I would not recommend use with food as it seems to not be sterile. It was received wrapped and taped in bubble wrap.
935279
You use dry heat sterilization pouches and we can get them for you, they have indicator strips built in to confirm sterilization. thanks