Sterilization & Biological Indicators
These indicators feature advanced technology that reliably signals whether the sterilization process was successful. For example, biological indicators contain resistant microorganisms that confirm the efficacy of the sterilization procedure, while chemical indicators change color when exposed to specific conditions, offering immediate visual confirmation.
These features provide practical benefits by ensuring the sterilization process is thorough and effective, reducing the risk of contamination and ensuring safety in medical, laboratory, and industrial environments.
Available options in this category include various sizes and forms, such as strips, vials, and self-contained systems, tailored to different sterilization methods and equipment. Compatibility with a wide range of sterilization devices, including hot air ovens and chemical sterilization systems, ensures that users can find the right sterility indicator for their specific needs.
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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…
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Vapor Line® Steam Sterilization Integrators
Propper ManufacturingThe Vapor Line® integrator is a chemical indicator for monitoring the essential conditions of steam sterilization processes - saturated steam, temperature, and time in gravity displacement and pre-vacuum sterilizers operating in the 250°F - 272°F temperature range. The integrator…
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O.K.® Sterilizer Bags
Propper ManufacturingThese all-paper, high quality, gusseted sterilization packaging bags are available in three sizes and are manufactured to meet stringent requirements. The exterior of each bag carries a pre-printed process indicator to allow easy identification of packs that have been subjected to the steam…
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Steri-Wrap® III
Propper ManufacturingA strong wrap especially suitable for heavy instrument trays Features: Efficient microbial barrier and provides for pack security Virtually lint free and has a tightly anchored fiber structure Does not delaminate and can be used on either side Excellent liquid repellency and…
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Paper Heat-Seal Sterilization Pouches
Cardinal HealthCardinal Health™ Paper Sterilization Pouch combines a blue film and a medical grade paper to provide breathability, sterile barrier, and indication of processing. Each pouch includes an external process indicator for Steam and Ethylene Oxide (EO) Gas sterilization. To assist opening, a…
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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…
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Biological Chemical Indicator Strips
Thermo ScientificChemical 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.
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Biological Indicator Strips, Bacillus atrophaeus
Hardy DiagnosticsB. atrophaeus spores single species format. Each shipment includes a Certificate of Performance documenting spore population, spore resistance, D values and expiration date. Strip itself has lot number identification imprinted.
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BI-OK® Steam Test-Pak™
Propper ManufacturingSterilization processing of hospital goods can be tedious and error-prone. When you need the ultimate biological test for steam autoclave effectiveness, choose the BI-OK® steam test-pak™ - your guarantee of sterilization efficacy. With BI-OK® steam test-pak™ you can rest assured…
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Ethylene Oxide (EO) Chemical Process Indicators (CPIs) are manufactured to meet performance specifications described in ISO 11140-1 “Sterilization of health care products - Chemical indicators - Part 1: General requirements,” for Class 1 Process Indicators. The purple-to-green color…
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Dry Heat Sterility Tape
DynalonAdhesive tape for use with dry heat sterilization. Use these tapes to enhance confidence that sterilization has occurred. Color changes from white to brown. Conforms with ISO 11140/2005
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Steam-Dot® Indicators
Propper ManufacturingSelf-adhesive Steam-Dot® Indicators offer a fast, positive visual check on items that were sterilized by steam.
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Smalstrips® Steam Sterilization Monitor
Propper ManufacturingSmalstrip Sterilization Indicator Strips are an economical alternative to OK strips and are designed for monitoring steam sterilization cycles at 250°F (121°C) and 273°F (134°C). It uses the same reactive ink as the OK strip. The correct endpoint is indicated when the…
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Kimtech™ Kimguard™ KC600 Sterilization Wrap (68654) 54ö x 54ö 48/cs
Kimberly-Clark ProfessionalKimtech™ Kimguard™ Sterilization Wrap is a must-have tool for sterile processing environments, such as in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The line comes in six grades of wrap fabric, from KC 100 to KC 600, so you can get precisely the right protection for your needs. The…
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Radiation Chemical Process Indicators (CPIs) are manufactured to meet performance specifications described in ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11140-1 “Sterilization of health care products - Chemical indicators - Part 1: General Requirements,” for Class 1 Process Indicators. The color transitions are…
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Steam Dot® Blu™ Indicators
Propper ManufacturingSteam Dot Blu™ utilizes the latest in environmentally friendly inks: the Blu™ ink technology. All products made with Blu™ inks are free of all heavy metals, including lead. Environmentally Friendly Technology: Manufactured without lead & heavy metals …
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Biological Test Pack and Culture Service Program
Propper ManufacturingThe Centers for Disease Control and AAMI recommend a weekly biological indicator challenge of all sterilizers. This is important to help prevent cross-contamination, and to protect patients and medical professionals from infection that can result from a faulty sterilizer or its incorrect…
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Record Keeping Envelopes
Propper ManufacturingSeparate color-coded envelopes for steam and EO gas sterilization: Each envelope is specifically designed for its sterilization process, and contains checklists for operators All essential data is in one place: Each envelope holds charts, indicators, Duo-Record cards and biological monitoring…
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Strate-Line® Steam Sterilization Strips
Propper ManufacturingStrate-Line Sterilization Indicator Strips are an economical alternative to OK strips and are designed for monitoring steam sterilization cycles at 250°F (121°C) and 273°F (134°C). It uses the same reactive ink as the OK strip. The correct endpoint is indicated when the…
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Steri-Dot® Indicators
Propper ManufacturingSelf-adhesive Steri-Dot® Indicators offer a fast, positive visual check on items that were sterilized by Ethylene Oxide gas. They also display a Red for Stop, Green for Go color scheme. A Red Steri-Dot® indicates that the package or load has not yet passed through sterilization - a Green…
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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.
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3M™ Comply™ Bowie-Dick Test Packs are used to monitor the performance of vacuum-assisted 132ºC - 134ºC (270ºF - 273ºF) steam sterilizers; test packs will reproducibly detect residual air in the sterilizer chamber due to air leaks, air removal failures and inadequate…
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Duo Record® Sterilization Record Keeping System
Propper ManufacturingLabel Applicators Direct reading dials on the label applicators allow the operator to set expiration date, sterilizer number, Julian calendar date, and load number according to the system used by the hospital. For use with Duo-Record® large labels. Each applicator is of a sturdy,…
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PASS/FAIL® Steam Challenge Pack
Propper ManufacturingA single-use test pack designed to provide a challenge to 250°F gravity displacement and 273°F prevacuum sterilizers in modern hospital practice. Equivalent in performance to a biological indicator in the AAMI approved linen pack. Propper PASS/FAIL® Steam Challenge Pack PASS…
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Steri-Wrap® II
Propper ManufacturingA softer wrap for greater drape-ability Features: Efficient microbial barrier and provides for pack security Virtually lint free and has a tightly anchored fiber structure Does not delaminate and can be used on either side Excellent liquid repellency and is an effective…
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Hydrogen Peroxide Chemical Process Indicators (CPIs) are manufactured to meet performance specifications as described in ISO 11140-1 “Sterilization of health card products - Chemical indicators - Part 1: General Requirements,” for Class 1 Process Indicators. Hydrogen Peroxide CPIs are…
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OK® Sterilization Indicator Strips
Propper ManufacturingFor steam sterilization cycles of 250°F (121°C) and 273°F (134°C) OK® Strips are indicators that monitor all critical sterilization arameters: steam, time, and temperature. In sterilization cycles OK® Strips guard against incomplete steam penetration, presence of…
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Sure-Check® Sterilization Pouches
CrosstexSure-Check Pouches with built-in internal/external multi-parameter steam sterilization indicators confirm all sterilization criteria—time, temperature and presence of steam. Until now, due to limitations in technology, sterilization pouches have had only single parameter chemical…
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Steam Chemical Process Indicators (CPIs) are manufactured to meet performance specifications described in ISO 11140-1 “Sterilization of health care products - Chemical indicators - Part 1: General requirements,” for Class 1 Process Indicators. The blue-to-pink color transition is…
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Crosstex manufactures Bacillus subtilis (Cell Line 6633) Spore Suspensions utilized in low temperature (<121°C) steam sterilization processes. The Spore Suspensions are pure suspensions of spores with known steam resistance characteristics and a variety of population levels standardized per…
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Steri-Wrap® I
Propper ManufacturingSuitable for all types of packaging needs Features: Efficient microbial barrier and provides for pack security Virtually lint free and has a tightly anchored fiber structure Does not delaminate and can be used on either side Excellent liquid repellency and is an effective…