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Surgical instrument sets covers

Emma Jones Sustainable24
Emma Jones Sustainable24 • 22 February 2026

Hi,

We are currently having to cover all our instrument trays with costly (22p /each) bags to transport the used instruments from theatre to CSSD. This is a requirement outlined by CQC as we don’t have a ‘dirty’ corridor and have to use the only through fare in theatres.

My concern is the environmental impact of using plastic single use bags, manual handling, infection control.

Does anyone have a similar challenge and have found a more sustainable solution?

Many thanks

Emma Jones

Theatre Practitioner

 

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