Biological Indicators

…two days Simple, three step process Run indicator through standard sterilization cycle; compress plastic vial to break glass ampule inside and then incubate for a minimum of 48 hours. When complete, read color indicator: purple means effective sterilization; yellow and cloudy means…

1251D01 detects the presence of Bacillus stearothermophilus spores 1251D07 detects the presence of Bacillus subtilis spores 1251D01 indicators are designed for monitoring 270°F (132°C) gravity steam sterilization processes. Detection media will turn yellow in the event of a…

Apex Biological Indicators consist of stainless-steel carriers inoculated with sterilization resistant spores. Apex ribbons are inoculated on one end and flexible for easy placement.

…sterility tests These biological indicators are perfect for instrument glassware and other product verification and save both time and cost over using an outside laboratory. For Media and Liquid Cycle verification Sterilamp II Biological Indicators with spore populations of 10…

The SporView Self-Contained Biological Indicators (BIs) are approved for use in gravity, prevacuum, and flash cycles. SporViewPlus can also be purchased with 50 BIs and 50 STEAMPlus™ integrators per pack, for immediate release of routine or flashed loads. Final visual spore growth is recorded…

Produced by Bioquell, every biological indicator (BI) has been specifically designed for the Bioquell hydrogen peroxide vapor biodecontamination process. Each BI is inoculated with Geobacillus stearothermophilus endospores to provide assurance that a 6 log10 reduction of the bioburden is achieved on…

…activation of media by crushing the glass vial, indicators need to be incubated at 57°C for steam and 37°C for EO Gas indicators. A color change in the media will indicate spore growth and sterilization failure. The Steam BI-OK® indicator is suitable for use in a standard AAMI linen…

Self-Contained Biological Indicators (SCBIs) for monitoring sterilization processes provide fast, visible,consistent and reliable results offering peace of mind for assurance of effective steam sterilization processing. Use of SCBIs reduces the possibility of contamination and minimizes the…

Monitoring your autoclave couldn’t be easier with the convenient SporAmpule. Easy to use! Process one or more SporAmpules, along with your normal load, then incubate at 55-60°C for 48 hours and observe for a color change. No activation, crushing, or additional culture media is…

…Instrumentation (AAMI) ST-79 recommendations and U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) Guidelines.  Duo-Spore® Biological Indicator Strips Duo-Spore® Biological Indicator Strips are prepared from suspensions of Geobacillus stearothermophilus and Bacillus atrophaeus and encased in a peel-open…

The Propper BI-OK® Biological Indicator Incubator is a universal incubation device designed for both the Steam and the EO gas indicator vials with 13 cavities for for incubation and 1 vial crushing cavity. The incubation temperature can be selected by setting the toggle switch on the bottom of…

Mini Self-Contained Biological Indicators (SCBIs) for Monitoring Steam Sterilization Processes, Geobacillus stearothermophilus Cell Line 7953, SCBIs each 8.4 mm x 45.5 mm, 10 5 population level, 25 per box, ISO 11138-1, 11138-3 and USP compliant where applicable.

Tryptic Soy Broth with Bromocresol Purple TSB-BP16 Mesa’s TSB with Bromocresol purple pH indicator is specially formulated for use with our Spore Strip biological indicators A reduced incubation time of 24 hours at 60 °C +/- 2 °C has been validated for steam sterilization…

…of analysis. Spore strips are certified for population, purity, and resistance (D-value, Z-value, survival and kill where applicable). Biological Indicator strips are compliant with ANSI/AAMI/ISO/ EN 11138 series of standards and USP where applicable. Applications: Ethylene Oxide…

Crosstex offers Spore Threads for use in monitoring sterilization processes. Spore Threads consist of inoculated cotton thread, 25 mm x 0.1 mm, packaged in glassine peel pouches or in bulk. When packaged in glassine the packaging provides protection from environmental contaminants during transport…

Crosstex offers Spore Wires for use in monitoring sterilization processes. Spore Wires consist of an inoculated braided steel wire, 40 mm x 1.5 mm, packaged in bulk. Ideal for use in tubing, lumens and other devices/instruments where larger Bis and carriers cannot be utilized. Crosstex ’s…

Attest Incubators provide optimal conditions for accurate readout of Attest Biological Indicators. Convenient, 14- or 28-vial capacity. Dry-block design pre-set to proper incubation temperature.

…indicators vials are easy to use and interpret with visual color readout in 24 hours (1261) or 480hours (1262/1264). Test packs present a challenge to the sterilization process equivalent to the AAMI recommended test packs. Each test pack contains a 3M Attest™ 1262 or 1264 Biological Indicator.

VERIFY™ Dual Species Self-Contained Biological Indicators (SCBIs) are for use in monitoring steam sterilization and ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization processes. Each SCBI is completely self contained within a vial and contains a disc inoculated with dual species bacterial spores (Geobacillus…

…minutes Easy-to-read; media’s color changes with growth Rapid results; read after 24 hours Sterikon ® Plus indicators contain nutrient broth, sugar, a pH indicator and spores of apathogenic bacillus stearothermophilus. Following sterilization, the ampules must be incubated at 60°C for…

Chemical indicator strips, for use with steam sterilizers, require a temperature of 132 to 135°C (270 to 275°F). Daily verification ensures that items being processed have been run through a cycle, preventing the accidental use of items that have not been adequately processed.

…Biological indicators are used for Load Monitoring which is the process by which a load is monitored and released based on the result of a biological indicator (BI). Benefits Biological indicator vials are easy to use and interpret with visual color readout. Self-contained biological…

Biological indicators and test packs that monitor the effectiveness of the EO or steam sterilization process and provide results within 48 hours.

Crosstex offers a full line of Spore Strips for use in monitoring sterilization processes. Spore Strips consist of inoculated filter paper, 6 mm x 30 mm, packaged in glassine peel pouches or envelopes. The glassine packaging provides protection from environmental contaminants during transport post…

Crosstex manufacturers Spore Discs for Steam, Ethylene Oxide(EO) and Hydrogen Peroxide(VH2O2/Plasma) sterilization processes. Spore Discs are available in 3 mm, 6 mm and 9 mm diameters. Spore Discs will fit into small areas of a device where a standard-sized (6 mm x 30 mm) Spore Strips cannot be…

Crosstex offers a full line of Spore Strips for use in monitoring sterilization processes. Spore Strips consist of inoculated filter paper, 6 mm x 30 mm, packaged in glassine peel pouches or envelopes. The glassine packaging provides protection from environmental contaminants during transport post…

Crosstex offers a full line of Spore Strips for use in monitoring sterilization processes. Spore Strips consist of inoculated filter paper, 6 mm x 30 mm, packaged in glassine peel pouches or envelopes. The glassine packaging provides protection from environmental contaminants during transport post…

Crosstex manufacturers Spore Discs for Steam, Ethylene Oxide(EO) and Hydrogen Peroxide(VH2O2/Plasma) sterilization processes. Spore Discs are available in 3 mm, 6 mm and 9 mm diameters. Spore Discs will fit into small areas of a device where a standard-sized (6 mm x 30 mm) Spore Strips cannot be…

Crosstex offers a full line of Spore Strips for use in monitoring sterilization processes. Spore Strips consist of inoculated filter paper, 6 mm x 30 mm, packaged in glassine peel pouches or envelopes. The glassine packaging provides protection from environmental contaminants during transport post…

Crosstex offers a full line of Mini Spore Strips for use in monitoring sterilization processes. Mini Spore Strips consist of inoculated filter paper, 2 mm x 10 mm, packaged in glassine peel pouches or envelopes. The glassine packaging provides protection from environmental contaminants during…

Crosstex offers Spore Coupons for use in monitoring Hydrogen Peroxide (VH2O2) sterilization processes. Spore Coupons are sterilized 316 steel coupons inoculated with spores at a specified population level with known resistance to vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes. Individually…

Crosstex offers a full line of Mini Spore Strips for use in monitoring sterilization processes. Mini Spore Strips consist of inoculated filter paper, 2 mm x 10 mm, packaged in glassine peel pouches or envelopes. The glassine packaging provides protection from environmental contaminants during…