Pouches and bags
We supply medical header bags: 100 µm (≈4 mil) LDPE bags with a porous Tyvek® 1073B header strip at one end. The header lets sterilant gas in and out, while the heavy-duty film carries bulky or heavy devices and kits. They are compatible with EtO through the header, and with gamma and e-beam. Sourced from qualified manufacturers in North America and Europe.
Key specifications
Header bags specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Film | LDPE |
| Gauge | ≈4 mil (100 µm)Heavy-duty gauge for bulky or heavy devices and kits. |
| Header | Porous header in Tyvek® 1073BGas enters and leaves through the header during EtO. |
| Format | Pre-made bags, supplied as eaches |
| Options | Custom sizes, printing and seal options |
| Sterilization | EtO (through the header), gamma, e-beamSteam: not recommended for LDPE. |
Need a value that isn't listed? Ask us and we'll confirm it for your application.
What it's for
A header bag is a plastic bag with a band of porous material across one end, called the header. The film body holds and protects the contents. The header is where the bag breathes.
In EtO sterilization, gas enters and leaves through the header. Gamma and e-beam pass through the whole bag, so the bags work with those methods too.
The 100 µm (≈4 mil) LDPE gauge is heavy-duty. It suits items too large or heavy for a pouch, such as procedure kits and bulky devices.
Typical applications include
Options
Sterilization
| Product | EtO | Gamma | E-beam | Steam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pouches and bags | ||||
| Header bags | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible | Not recommended1 |
Legend
Compatibility depends on grade, coating, and your process. Validate in your own sterilization cycle.
Ordering
Share the format, size, weight or film, and how you seal and sterilize. If the material is already validated, send the spec or part number and we'll quote exactly that, or tell you plainly that we can't.
We source samples from qualified manufacturers and quote per project.
Order it alongside your die-cut lids and cards. We receive and check it in Kensington and ship it with your other parts, and CleanCut handles any delivery or quality issue.
FAQ
A header bag is a 100 µm (4 mil) LDPE bag with a porous header strip. The film body carries the load. The header lets sterilant gas in and out during EtO sterilization, then acts as a barrier to microorganisms.
Header bags suit bulky or heavy devices and kits that are too large for a chevron pouch. The heavy-duty gauge stands up to weight and handling. Tell us about your device and kit contents, and we will help you size the bag.
Header bags are compatible with EtO, through the header, and with gamma and e-beam. Polyethylene softens at steam temperatures, so steam is not recommended. Compatibility depends on the header material, the load, and your process. Validate in your own sterilization cycle.
Yes. Custom sizes, printing and seal options are available, quoted per project. Header bags are sourced from qualified manufacturers in North America and Europe and supplied by CleanCut. We confirm each manufacturer's certification (standard, registrar and expiry) in writing as part of your supplier qualification. Each lot ships with our certificate of conformance, which records the manufacturer's lot number.
Request samples on the quote form. Give us the inside dimensions, the device or kit weight, and your sterilization method. We will come back with questions and a sample plan.
Related
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Pre-made chevron pouches with Tyvek® on one side and PET/PE or PA/PE film on the other, for a clean, controlled peel and aseptic presentation.
Medical-grade HDPE/LDPE film rollstock, 28–60 µm (≈1.1–2.4 mil), for pouch and bag making, form-fill-seal webs, and liners.
Start a project
Yours or your customer's, or a sketch if there's no spec yet. We'll reply within one business day with questions, then a quote and a sample plan.