Instructions for Use

Instrument Protection Guards

Solid · Tinted · Gelpi · Radio-Opaque Tip Protection

SS-IFU-IPG-001 Rev. 10/2026
SurgiSafe™ by SurgiSite

Covered Family

Protection Guards

Material

Medical-Grade PVC

Sterilization

Steam · PreVac / Gravity

Use

Single Use · Radio-Opaque

1. Intended Use

SurgiSafe Instrument Protection Guards are designed to protect sharp and delicate instrument tips from damage and to protect personnel from injury during handling and reprocessing. The guards are radio-opaque and made from medical-grade polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

2. Quality Inspection

Ensure Instrument Protection Guards are not torn and are free from visible contaminants before use.

3. Storage

Store in a dry area where cross-contamination can be prevented. Do not store in direct sunlight.

4. Disposal

There are no special disposal instructions for this item beyond facility policy.

5. Known Issues

There are no known product issues or warnings.

6. Sterilization

Cycle Type	Cycle Temperature	Minimum Cycle Time
Pre Vacuum	134°C (273°F)	3 minutes
Pre Vacuum	132°C (270°F)	4 minutes
Immediate Use Pre Vacuum	132°C (270°F)	3 minutes
Gravity	121°C (250°F)	30 minutes

7. Additional Information

• Not made with natural rubber latex.
• This is a single-use product.

8. Product Families

• Solid — Opaque vented tip guards.
• Tinted — Translucent vented tip guards.
• Gelpi — Gelpi retractor tip guards.

9. Covered Products

This IFU applies to all SurgiSafe Solid, Tinted, and Gelpi Instrument Protection Guards.

10. Contact

Questions on this IFU or survey documentation: process@surgisite.co · (770) 895-7050. Additional IFUs: SurgiSafe Instructions for Use.