Process the load using normal operating procedures. Place vial in the center of the bag, or autoclave (if autoclave strictly used for sterilizing instruments). Conditions: 121 ✬.ĭ-ValueEO: Not lower than 2.0 minutes. Every month perform the autoclave biological spore test. For conventional culture media like TSB, incubation for 7 days is recommended.ĭ-ValueSTEAM: Not lower than 1.5 minutes. Use approved spore vials (Geobacillus stearothermophilus) from a reputable company. Providing infection control solutions and high quality laboratory services to healthcare professionals. We suggest the use of Bionova® MC1020-2 or MC1030-2 culture media to final reading in 48 hours at 37 ☌ for Ethylene Oxide and Dry Heat sterilization process control, or Bionova® MC20-2 or MC1020-2 culture media to final reading in 24 hours at 60 ☌ for Steam sterilization process control. vapor biological indicator and growth medium for testing, validation,and routine. Upon completion of the sterilization cycle, the spore strip should be tested in a suitable culture medium at 37 ☌ or at 60 ☌. Biological indicators, such as spore strips, for steam, ethylene oxide. The kit contains 1 Control Strip and 2 Test Strips.Ģ5 mm x 70 mm non-absorbent material package, Violet codeġ0^5 or 10^6 Geobacillus stearothermophilus ATCC 7953 spores and 10^6 Bacillus atrophaeus ATCC 9372 spores per strip. Geobacillus stearothermophilus (ATCC 7953) 10 ^ 5 or 10 ^ 6 and Bacillus atrophaeus (ATCC 9372) 10 ^ 6 spores per strip.Įach Kit contains 3 Bionova BT60 Strip with Dual Spores. Understand the process of Mail-In Biological Monitoring, including the proper use and placement of spore test strips in both the sterilizer and mail-in envel. Dual strips with Biological Indicator Spores for Steam, Ethylene Oxide and Dry Heat sterilization processes.

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