Rigid sterilization containers were first introduced in the USA in the early 1980s, but developed much earlier in different forms than we see today. Since then, new technologies entered the marketplace in the form of new devices and new sterilization modalities. Some of these advances present new sterilization challenges that were not considered earlier. With that being said, knowledge and caution need to be applied to integrate new devices and materials with any rigid reusable container. Not all containers are created equal…