Biological Indicators

…high speeds. All operating parameters are set using a single, conveniently located control knob and the large, bright LCD provides a clear indication of time and rpm or g-force. A separate momentary spin button permits instant spin downs, without setting or disturbing any preset parameters. The…

…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…

…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…

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…

…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…

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…

Whatman Indicating FTA Elute Micro Cards enable you to easily collect, process, transport, and store colorless biological samples, such as buccal samples. Improves process efficiency by enabling direct amplification for STR analysis due to immediate DNA capture on the FTA card. Includes…

…biology Indicating FTA Micro Card Same as FTA Micro Card with a color indicator that changes from pink to white when sample is applied. Recommended for use with clear samples such as buccal or cultured cells. Indicating FTA Mini Card Same as FTA Mini Card with a color indicator…

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…

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…

…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…

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…

…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…

Indicators verify sterility of instruments, vials, media, liquid cycles and other products in less time than it takes to send samples to an outside lab. Choice of two biological indicators: for media and liquids or for instruments, glassware, and other

…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…

Whatman Non-Indicating FTA Elute Micro Cards enable you to collect, process, transport, and store colored biological samples, such as blood samples. Improves process efficiency by enabling direct amplification for STR analysis. Ideal for colored samples, like blood. Immediate stabilization and…

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 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 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 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 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…

…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…

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…

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 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…

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…

…Diluent contains 20% ethanol. Allows for direct inoculation of products, typically to verify sterility of devices where a traditional biological indicator spore strip cannot be used. Can also be used for a variety of other microbiological tests including cleaning effectiveness studies,…

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 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 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…