Crosstex International Crosstex In-Office Biological Monitoring System

Yes, this in-office biological monitoring system is designed to provide rapid confirmation of steam sterilization efficacy.

Key features of the results process:

• 24-Hour Turnaround: Efficacy results are available just 24 hours after processing the indicator and completing incubation, allowing for timely quality control.
• Clear Interpretation: Results are determined by a simple color change:
  • If viable spores survive the sterilization cycle (indicating failure), the medium in the indicator vial will turn yellow.
  • If sterilization is successful, the vial medium will remain stable with no color change.

The Steam System configuration is a comprehensive, in-office biological monitoring solution designed to verify the performance of your steam sterilizer, providing definitive results within 24 hours.

This complete kit includes:

• 25 Steam Biological Indicators: These vials are used to confirm sterilization efficacy. If any spores survive the cycle, the vial medium will clearly turn yellow.
• Dry Block Incubator: This dedicated 24-volt unit is essential for processing the indicators and has the capacity to hold up to 14 indicator vials simultaneously.
• ConFirm Record Keeper Booklet: Used for maintaining accurate documentation and compliance records of all monitoring tests.

Yes, the Crosstex biological indicators are compatible with the current 3M Attest incubator, providing flexibility in equipment use for your monitoring needs.

Yes, this biological monitoring system is designed for rapid and clear feedback on your steam sterilizer’s performance. Results are available in 24 hours following the standard incubation procedure.

The system utilizes a clear visual indicator:

• Successful Sterilization: The incubation medium remains unchanged.
• Sterilization Failure: If spores survive the cycle, the medium within the vial will turn yellow, providing immediate confirmation of failure.

Yes, this biological monitoring system is specifically designed for the quality control monitoring of steam sterilizers.

The system is engineered for simplicity and reliability, offering several advantages for in-office use:

• Rapid Results: Provides test interpretation results in just 24 hours, enabling timely quality assurance.
• Clear Indication: Sterilization failure is clearly indicated if the vial medium turns yellow after incubation, signifying that spores survived the cycle.
• Ease of Use: The simple process involves processing the vial, activating it, incubating it, and then recording the results.

Furthermore, the indicators are compatible with the current 3M Attest incubator, offering flexibility in equipment use.

The quantity of biological indicators depends on the system configuration you choose:

• The Steam Biological Indicators Refill Box includes 25 vials.
• The Steam System Kit also comes with 25 indicators, along with the Dry Block Incubator and the ConFirm Record Keeper Booklet.

Yes, the Crosstex International system utilizes biological indicator vials specifically designed for the reliable validation of steam sterilization cycles. These indicators provide an essential, easy-to-use, in-office process for quality control and compliance.

Key features and benefits of these biological indicators include:

• Rapid Results: Efficacy confirmation is achieved within just 24 hours following processing and incubation.
• Clear Failure Indication: If any spores survive the sterilization cycle (a positive result), the medium within the vial will clearly turn yellow.
• High Compatibility: The biological indicators are compatible with both the dedicated Crosstex incubator and existing 3M Attest incubators.

The indicators are available separately in boxes of 25 vials or as part of the complete Steam System configuration, which also includes the Dry Block Incubator and a ConFirm Record Keeper Booklet.

Yes, the Crosstex In-Office Biological Monitoring System is engineered for simplicity and reliable operation when monitoring steam sterilizers.

The entire process is designed for quick quality control verification:

1. Process: Run the biological indicator vial through a standard sterilization cycle.
2. Activate & Incubate: Activate the vial and place it in the incubator.
3. Record Results: Results are available in just 24 hours, providing rapid assurance.

Key features that enhance usability:

• Clear Failure Indication: A sterilization failure is unmistakably indicated if the vial medium turns yellow (signaling spore survival).
• High Capacity: The dedicated 24-volt incubator supports up to 14 indicators simultaneously.
• Compatibility: The biological indicators are compatible with current 3M Attest incubators, offering flexibility.

The dedicated Dry Block Incubator used with the Crosstex Biological Monitoring System requires 24 volts to operate. This power source facilitates the necessary precise heating control for the incubation process.

The yellow result indicates a failure of the steam sterilization cycle. This color change signifies that spores survived the sterilization process.

During the required incubation period (up to 24 hours), the growth of these surviving spores causes the vial medium to turn yellow, confirming that the sterilizer did not reach the necessary conditions to kill all microorganisms.

Conversely, if the sterilization was successful, the medium in the vial will show no color change.