perforated instrument tray

The Perforated Instrument Tray is a flat, open-top stainless-steel tray with a uniform grid of small circular perforations stamped across the entire base and sidewalls. The standard variant (LS11-317 FA) measures 284 × 183 × 17mm, while the mini variant (LS11-318 FAS Mini) measures 183 × 140 × 17mm — both sharing a consistent 17mm depth. Both come in assorted colors, allowing sterile processing departments to color-code instrument sets by procedure type. The shallow, rigid sidewalls keep instruments from shifting during transport between the sterilization unit and the operating table.

The perforation pattern across the tray floor allows steam to circulate freely around instruments during autoclave cycles, ensuring full contact sterilization without pooling condensate. The Instruments Tray Perforated design also speeds up drying time after steam cycles since water drains through the holes rather than collecting underneath instruments. The stainless-steel body withstands repeated high-temperature autoclave runs without warping or surface degradation. The mini size fits comfortably inside compact sterilization cassettes, while the standard size accommodates full general surgery sets.

Scrub nurses and sterile processing technicians use the Perforated Instrument Tray in general surgery, orthopedic, and dental operating theatres. General surgeons rely on the standard variant to organize retractors, forceps, and clamps during abdominal procedures. Orthopedic scrub nurses use the mini variant to hold smaller broaches, trials, and curettes during joint arthroplasty. Both variants move from the CSSD autoclave directly to the sterile field trolley without repackaging.

Facilities evaluating instrument tray price against long-term autoclave durability will find consistent value in this build. Leader Surgical stands behind both variants with a stainless-steel construction standard that holds through hundreds of sterilization cycles without dimensional change or finish deterioration.

What materials are these trays typically made of?
Most high-quality trays are crafted from AISI 304 or 316-grade stainless steel due to its corrosion resistance and durability. Other options include lightweight, sterilisable polymers or medical-grade plastics.