McKesson Biological Indicator Strip EO Gas / Steam / Chemical Vapor / Dry Heat, 52 EA/BX

Biological Indicator Strip EO Gas / Steam / Chemical Vapor / Dry Heat, 52 EA/BX

This biological indicator strip is used to monitor EO gas, steam, chemical vapor, and dry heat sterilization processes. It fits facilities that need one indicator option across multiple sterilization methods and want online access to test results. McKesson notes 24-hour incubation for all steam cycles and 72-hour incubation for chemical vapor cycles.

Good Fit For

• Sterilizer monitoring across multiple sterilization methods
• Facilities using steam, EO gas, chemical vapor, and dry heat processes
• Workflows that benefit from online test result access

Key Features

• Compatible with EO gas, steam, chemical vapor, and dry heat sterilization processes for broader workflow coverage
• Online test results access supports monitoring and record review at www.checkyourtest.com
• 24-hour incubation for all steam cycles helps shorten steam monitoring turnaround
• 72-hour incubation for chemical vapor cycles sets expectations for result timing
• Box format supports routine sterilizer monitoring programs
• Contains natural rubber latex, an important consideration for latex-sensitive settings

Applications and Usage

• Monitoring steam sterilization cycles
• Monitoring EO gas sterilization processes
• Monitoring chemical vapor sterilization cycles
• Monitoring dry heat sterilization processes

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• This product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions.
• Result timing varies by process: steam cycles use 24-hour incubation, while chemical vapor cycles use 72-hour incubation.

FAQ

• Which sterilization processes can this biological indicator strip monitor? This biological indicator strip works with EO gas, steam, chemical vapor, and dry heat sterilization processes.
• How quickly are results available for steam cycles? McKesson states that all steam cycles use a 24-hour incubation period.
• How quickly are results available for chemical vapor cycles? Chemical vapor cycles use a 72-hour incubation period.
• Can test results be checked online? Yes. Test results are available online at www.checkyourtest.com.
• Is latex a consideration with this product? Yes. This product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions.

From McKesson.