- Use these self-contained biological indicators to perform in-office testing at least weekly to monitor steam sterilizers.
- Fits incubators currently on the market, particularly 3M's Attest™ incubators.
- Results in 24 hours for steam cycles.
- One box contains 25 vials of liquid culture of Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores.
- SKU:
- 1060161
- QTY Per Sell:
- 25
- Temperature Range:
- 250F to 275F (121C to 135C)
- Class:
- Class 1
- Sterilization Compatibility:
- Steam
- Key Features:
- Self-contained vial BI with sealed culture ampoule
- Contains Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores
- Visual color-change read in 24 hours
- Technical Specifications:
- Box of 25 vials
- Steam cycles 250-275°F (121-135°C)
- Class 1 BI (process indicator)
- Time to Results:
- 24 hours (steam)
- Organism:
- Geobacillus stearothermophilus
- Regulatory Information:
- FDA 510(k) cleared for steam (manufacturer documentation)
- Packaging Details:
- 25 vials per box; individual thermoplastic tubes with sealed ampoule
- Incubator Compatibility:
- Fits common incubators (notably 3M Attest series)
- Manufacturer:
- Mesa Labs brand EZTest (manufactured/supplied under EDM3/EDM 3 LLC distribution)
- Country of Origin:
- USA (listed by multiple authorized distributors)
- Storage Instructions:
- Store in cool, dry place; follow manufacturer IFU
- Shelf Life:
- Refer to lot-specific expiration on carton
- Clinical Applications:
- Routine weekly sterilizer monitoring
- Process challenge device for steam cycles
- Safety Information:
- Handle per IFU; avoid ingesting contents; biohazard disposal if opened/used
- Manufacturer Links:
- Mesa Labs product page
- Distributor product pages (McKesson, Medline)
- SKU:
- 1060161
- QTY Per Sell:
- 25
- Temperature Range:
- 250F to 275F (121C to 135C)
- Class:
- Class 1
- Sterilization Compatibility:
- Steam
- ic__sync_id:
- 3
- ic__id:
- 6126
- Key Features:
- Self-contained vial BI with sealed culture ampoule
- Contains Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores
- Visual color-change read in 24 hours
- Technical Specifications:
- Box of 25 vials
- Steam cycles 250-275°F (121-135°C)
- Class 1 BI (process indicator)
- Time to Results:
- 24 hours (steam)
- Organism:
- Geobacillus stearothermophilus
- Regulatory Information:
- FDA 510(k) cleared for steam (manufacturer documentation)
- Packaging Details:
- 25 vials per box; individual thermoplastic tubes with sealed ampoule
- Incubator Compatibility:
- Fits common incubators (notably 3M Attest series)
- Manufacturer:
- Mesa Labs brand EZTest (manufactured/supplied under EDM3/EDM 3 LLC distribution)
- Country of Origin:
- USA (listed by multiple authorized distributors)
- Storage Instructions:
- Store in cool, dry place; follow manufacturer IFU
- Shelf Life:
- Refer to lot-specific expiration on carton
- Clinical Applications:
- Routine weekly sterilizer monitoring
- Process challenge device for steam cycles
- Safety Information:
- Handle per IFU; avoid ingesting contents; biohazard disposal if opened/used
- Manufacturer Links:
- Mesa Labs product page
- Distributor product pages (McKesson, Medline)
