Spacer Rack Full Size Standoff for Instrument Sterilization Tray 15-3/8"

Spacer Rack Full Size Standoff for Instrument Sterilization Tray 15-3/8"

• Color: Blue 
• Dimensions: 15-3/8" x 9-1/4" x 3/4"
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A Spacer Rack Full Size Standoff is a support component used in instrument sterilization trays to provide vertical clearance and secure separation between full-size racks or trays within a sterilization container system. These standoffs act as structural pillars that create space between levels in multi-tiered tray setups, allowing surgical instruments to be organized efficiently without direct contact between layers. This separation is crucial in maintaining the integrity of delicate instruments and ensuring consistent exposure to sterilizing agents such as steam, ethylene oxide (EtO), or hydrogen peroxide gas plasma.

In full-size tray systems, these standoffs play a key role in stacking or suspending large instrument trays within a rigid container. For example, a full-size standoff might elevate an upper tray above a base rack, creating an intermediate zone where airflow can circulate freely. This is especially important for procedures involving large instrument sets—such as orthopedic, cardiovascular, or spinal surgeries—where multiple layers of tools must be sterilized simultaneously. The standoff ensures that the instruments are neither compressed nor blocked, promoting even sterilant penetration and reducing the risk of wet packs or sterilization failure.

Constructed from durable, medical-grade materials like stainless steel or anodized aluminum, Full Size Standoffs are engineered to withstand repeated sterilization cycles without degrading or corroding. Their smooth surfaces and precise dimensions minimize the risk of microbial harborage and ensure compatibility with tray locking mechanisms or mounting holes. In practice, these standoffs help sterile processing teams standardize tray configurations, improve space efficiency in autoclaves, and reduce setup time in the operating room by keeping instruments consistently positioned. Overall, the Spacer Rack Full Size Standoff is a small but essential part of maintaining safe, efficient, and repeatable sterilization processes in surgical environments.

These surgical instruments have been previously used and show visible signs of wear consistent with their prior usage. Despite these signs, they remain in a usable condition, suitable for continued medical procedures.