{"product_id":"sterilizing-cassette-10-instruments-compact","title":"Sterilizing Cassette, 10 Instruments, Compact 18.5 x 14.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact stainless steel sterilizing cassette that holds ten instruments, measuring approx. 18.5 x 14.5 x 3.5 cm (L x W x D). It keeps a set of instruments together through cleaning, steam sterilisation and storage, then goes straight onto the tray for chairside use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds a set of 10 instruments together in one cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber inserts hold the instruments in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size: approx. 18.5 x 14.5 x 3.5 cm (L x W x D)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuts down handling of contaminated instruments after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAISI 304 (18\/8) stainless steel, for steam sterilisation in the autoclave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is this different from your other 10-instrument cassette?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth hold ten instruments. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sterilizing-cassette-10-instruments\"\u003eSterilizing Cassette, 10 Instruments\u003c\/a\u003e measures approx. 20 x 18.5 x 2.5 cm (L x W x D), so it has a larger footprint. This compact version measures approx. 18.5 x 14.5 x 3.5 cm (L x W x D): it takes up less space and is deeper. Check the space in your trays, drawers and autoclave chamber to choose the one that suits your set-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy use a cassette instead of pouches?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cassette keeps a set together from chairside through washing, sterilisation and storage. That means less handling of contaminated sharps and a quicker tray set-up, because the whole set is laid out in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan it go in the autoclave?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a sterilizing cassette made from AISI 304 stainless steel for steam sterilisation. Follow your autoclave's loading guidance and do not overfill it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat material is it made from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAISI 304 (18\/8) stainless steel, a corrosion-resistant grade widely used for items that go through repeated sterilisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sterilizing-cassette-5-instruments\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sterilizing-cassette-7-instruments\"\u003e7\u003c\/a\u003e instrument sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cassettes\"\u003eCassettes range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eManufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"InstruDental","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55209375629649,"sku":"191110c","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/theinstrudental.co.uk\/products\/sterilizing-cassette-10-instruments-compact","provider":"InstruDental","version":"1.0","type":"link"}