3M Attest Rapid Readout Sterilization Biological Indicator Vial Steam 2-1/2 Inch, 50/BX

Attest Rapid Readout Sterilization Biological Indicator Vial Steam 2-1/2 Inch, 50/BX

Attest rapid readout sterilization biological indicator vials are steam monitoring vials for checking sterilization cycles. They fit facilities that need faster instrument processing decisions, including workflows where getting biological indicator results quickly can support surgical turnover. This version has a 24 minute read time in compatible 3M Attest 490 or 490H auto-readers with software version 4.2.7 or greater and uses a pink-to-light-brown indicator change.

Good Fit For

• Sterile processing workflows that need faster biological indicator results
• Surgical settings where instrument turnaround time matters
• Facilities using 3M Attest 490 or 490H auto-readers

Key Features

• Rapid readout supports results in 24 minutes when used with compatible 3M Attest 490 or 490H auto-readers
• Made for steam sterilization monitoring
• Biological indicator uses viable organisms for a direct measure of lethality
• Indicator changes from pink to light brown for visual status reference
• Meets ISO and FDA performance requirements for biological indicators
• 2-1/2 inch vial format

Applications and Usage

• Monitoring steam sterilization cycles
• Supporting faster release decisions for reprocessed instruments
• Using rapid biological indicator readout in surgical instrument workflows

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 2 Inch.
• Requires a 3M Attest 490 or 490H auto-reader with software version 4.2.7 or greater to achieve the 24 minute read time
• Intended for steam sterilization compatibility

FAQ

• How quickly can this biological indicator provide results? This Attest rapid readout sterilization biological indicator provides results in 24 minutes when used in a 3M Attest 490 or 490H auto-reader with software version 4.2.7 or greater.
• What sterilization method is this vial made for? This biological indicator vial is intended for steam sterilization monitoring.
• Which readers work with this rapid readout vial? The vial works with 3M Attest 490 and 490H auto-readers. For the stated 24 minute read time, the reader software needs to be version 4.2.7 or greater.
• What visual indicator change does this vial use? The indicator changes from pink to light brown.
• Does this product meet recognized performance requirements? Yes. The product meets ISO and FDA performance requirements for biological indicators.

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