After opening the deroyal laparotomy pack # 89-10560.01, lot # 53311718, exp 01/09/2022.It was observed that there was brownish dried betadine looking "smudges" on the items in the large blue basin.This was the only location of the brown substance.Picture was taken of asepto and submitted to quality.Blue basin and items in basin were thrown away-staff stated that it was 'nasty".Packed list saved.Picture of pack list sent to quality.Opened individual sterile items that had been thrown away with the blue bin for the case.This did not delay the case.Reminded staff that in the future, please do not throw away items, but save them so that we can submit to quality.Pictures of packing list and asepto attached to report.
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