Bionova Indicator Biological Steam - Box of 50 (BT224)

Highlights:

• Purpose: Designed to confirm the sterilization efficacy of steam processes in healthcare and laboratory settings.

• Organism: Contains Geobacillus stearothermophilus (ATCC® 7953) spores, with a population of 10^6 per vial.

• Readout Time: Provides an ultra-rapid readout in just 20 minutes.

• Optional Verification: Offers an optional visual pH color change confirmation after 48 hours of incubation for additional validation.

• Performance Indicators:
  • Successful Sterilization: Medium remains purple after incubation.
  • Failed Sterilization: Medium changes to greenish and then yellow, indicating the presence of living spores.

• Temperature Sensitivity:
  • D-Value not lower than 1.5 minutes at 121°C, with additional values at higher temperatures (132°C and 135°C).
  • Z-Value information provided for understanding temperature sensitivity.

Overview:

The Bionova Indicator is a high-speed biological indicator that provides immediate feedback on steam sterilization effectiveness. It incorporates a robust design to withstand typical sterilization processes and offers clear visual and optional pH-based indicators for comprehensive validation. The emphasis on safe handling, precise incubation conditions, and regular positive control usage ensures reliable performance in monitoring sterilization protocols. This product is suitable for environments requiring rapid validation of sterilization cycles, contributing to enhanced safety and quality assurance in healthcare and laboratory settings.