3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Sterilization Indicator Challenge Pack Steam, 24/CS

Attest Super Rapid Readout Sterilization Indicator Challenge Pack Steam, 24/CS

The Attest Super Rapid Readout sterilization indicator challenge pack is a steam challenge pack used to monitor sterilization performance. It fits sterile processing workflows that need a biological indicator challenge pack with a direct measure of lethality and a visible process indicator on the pack label. This version is intended for steam cycles at 270 degree F (132 degree C) or 275 degree F (135 degree C) and has a 24 minute read time.

Good Fit For

• Steam sterilization monitoring in sterile processing areas
• Facilities using biological indicator challenge packs for load monitoring
• Workflows that benefit from a 24 minute read time

Key Features

• Steam sterilization challenge pack for routine monitoring workflows
• Super rapid readout with a 24 minute read time for faster result review
• Pack label process indicator changes from yellow to brown or darker after steam exposure
• Multiple layers of medical index cards create the challenge pack configuration
• Biological indicator uses viable organisms to provide a direct measure of lethality
• Meets ISO and FDA performance requirements for biological indicators

Applications and Usage

• Monitoring steam sterilization cycles
• Checking process exposure using the color change on the pack label
• Using a biological challenge pack where a direct measure of lethality is needed

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Intended for steam sterilization compatibility only
• The process indicator changes color with steam exposure, but the product also uses a biological indicator for monitoring
• Read time is 24 minutes, which may matter for turnaround planning

FAQ

• What type of sterilization process is this challenge pack made for? This challenge pack is for steam sterilization.
• How quickly are results available? The read time is 24 minutes.
• What visual change shows the pack was exposed to steam? The process indicator on the pack label changes from yellow to brown or darker when exposed to steam.
• What is inside the challenge pack? The challenge pack uses multiple layers of medical index cards, with some die-cut to hold the biological indicator, and the stacked cards are wrapped with sterilization wrap.
• What temperatures is this challenge pack used with? It is intended for steam cycles at 270 degree F (132 degree C) or 275 degree F (135 degree C).

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