A protection system and method for use with surgical trays and to prevent a sterilization wrap around a sterilized surgical tray from being ripped, punctured, or torn is disclosed. The system includes at least one corner protector positioned on a respective corner of a surgical tray, and at least one edge guard positioned on a respective edge of the surgical tray. The at least one corner protector and at least one edge guard provide a cushion between the surgical tray and a sterilization wrap to prevent the wrap from being ripped, punctured, or torn.
