Surgical instruments and linens (such as gauze, surgical gowns and wound towels) must be cleaned. Disposable surgical kits should be cleaned with hands or ultrasonic cleaners as far as possible after the operation. Items that are sterilized by high-pressure steam or other methods (such as ethylene oxide) must be packaged in a special way. Packing is to strengthen the sterilization effect and the storage of sterile items.

Before the disposable surgical kits are packed, the instruments should be placed separately in the order used by the surgeon. If steam or gas sterilization is used, use a durable and soft package that can be penetrated by steam or gas and cannot penetrate microorganisms.

When the disposable surgical pack is sterilized with steam or gas, in order to ensure greater gas penetration, special guidelines should be . The package used for steam sterilization is wrapped by two thick layers of soft cotton cloth or non-knitted (ie paper) material before sterilization. Packages (packages used immediately after sterilization need to be properly cooled) should be covered with waterproof and heat-insulating materials. This is not necessary if they are used within 24 hours after sterilization. Small items can be wrapped in sealable insulation paper or plastic bags. When gas sterilization is used, it is packaged with a sealable heat-insulating plastic bag, tube or cotton cloth. When using plasma for sterilization, it should be wrapped in a sealed, heat-insulated extra-strength polyester film bag or polypropylene bag.