#Spore testing strips for autoclave full#
#Spore testing strips for autoclave series#

Autoclave indicator tape indicates that the outside of the container came to temperature, it does not reflect time or conditions inside the load and does not prove effective decontamination.

US Food and Drug Administration cleared. Autoclave Testing All autoclaves should be regularly monitored for effectiveness in three areas: mechanical, thermal, and biological performance.

Highly resistant dual-species bacterial spores provide the most reliable method of testing for an effective sterilization cycle.One of the most cost-effective methods of biological monitoring.

Third party documentation of test results provides a tangible record when proof of testing must be provided. Mesa spore test strip biological indicator for monitoring steam, ethylene oxide (EO), dry heat, chlorine dioxide (CIO2), or gamma radiation in both.

Complimentary reminder service that provides either a fax or email alert notification of a missed test date.

Results online 24 hours a day on our secure, confidential web site.

Sterilization results are faxed or emailed quarterly and annually.

Your choice of immediate test failure notification by fax or email with a follow-up phone call the next day from one of our clinical consultants.

Test results in as little as 24 hours* for steam, 72 hours for chemical, 7 days for dry heat and EtO (*upon receipt of spore strips in our laboratory).

Compatibility with dry heat, chemical, EtO and steam sterilizers.

Some of the advantages to mail-in biological monitoring verses in-office biological monitoring include: AAMI ST58:2013 recommends using a PCD with a BI daily, preferably every cycle, for monitoring sterilizers and in every load containing implants. After processing, the spore test envelope is sent to a laboratory where the paper strip is aseptically transferred to a test tube containing sterile culture media and then incubated. Biological indicators for hydrogen peroxide sterilization monitoring include self-contained biological indicators, test packs or challenge packs. Spore strips are small pieces of filter paper impregnated with nonpathogenic bacterial spores (e.g., Geobacillusstearothermophilus and Bacillus atrophaeus) encased in a protective glassine envelope.

#Spore testing strips for autoclave series#

Rodwell Biological Indicator strips are compliant with ANSI/AAMI/ISO/ EN 11138 series of standards and USP where applicable.Visit the previous page ‘ In-Office Biological Monitoring’ for CDC Sterilization Recommendations and an overview of biological monitoring. Spore strips are certified for population, purity, and resistance (D-value, Z-value, survival and kill where applicable). Each pack is accompanied by a certificate of analysis. Aseptically transfer the Spore Strip from the primary packaging and. Store strips under room temperature conditions (15 – 30º C). After exposure is complete, remove Spore Strips or test packages from the sterilizer. Spore strips are packaged in shelf packs of 100 and labelled with a 15 to 30 month shelf-life based on the organism.

Our most popular spore strips are manufactured using state of the art equipment, which provides assurance that each glassine pouch contains a BI consistent in population, purity and dimension. Spore strips are available in populations from 10 2 to 10 8 for each organism. The spore strips can be easily removed from the glassine pouch by tearing or peeling the pouch open for transfer to culture media or challenge device assembly. The glassine packaging provides protection from environmental contaminants during transport post exposure. Spore strips consist of inoculated filter paper, 6 mm x 30 mm, packaged in glassine peel pouches or envelopes.

#Spore testing strips for autoclave full#

Rodwell offers a full line of spore strips for use in monitoring sterilisation processes.