Instrument baskets are receiving vessels for surgical instruments and other medical devices. These are valuable assets for a hospital, therefore, they should be processed as gently and efficient as possible. Instrument baskets enable machine cleaning/ disinfection, packaging in a sterile barrier system and sterilization, as well as aseptic presentation in the operating room. Protecting the instruments on their journey from and to the OR is of crucial importance. The instrument organization system Aesculap InOS® may be used optionally with the AESCULAP Aicon® baskets to facilitate storage, especially of delicate items.