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How long do items stay sterile after autoclaving?

It depends entirely on how items are packaged after sterilization. Generally speaking, items should be re-sterilized after each use, but items packaged in double-wrap linen packs or an inner layer of paper and outer layer of plastic have been proven to remain sterile for up to 96 weeks.

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