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Country of Origin: USA
- Weight: 1.75 lb
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EDM3 Company LLC
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 3613
- Phone: (904) 996-7758
Frequently asked questions
Do these indicators verify multiple sterilization processes?
Yes, these EDM3 biological indicators are critical tools explicitly designed to verify and ensure the effectiveness of sterilization procedures in medical and laboratory settings. They offer comprehensive assurance by monitoring several key processes and utilizing specialized components:
- Sterilization Methods Monitored: The indicators and mailer systems are effective for Steam (including vacuum steam monitoring via Bowie-Dick Type Test Packs), Chemical Vapor, Dry Heat, and Ethylene Oxide (EO) Gas sterilization.
- Monitoring Components: The product line includes self-contained EZTest Steam vials and ProSure Mailers (which may provide results online for remote verification).
- Incubation Support: Dedicated starter kits and the Incubator-Eztest LED (Model 1410) are available, supporting essential monitoring temperatures of 35° C, 57° C, and 60° C.
- Quality Standard: All indicators and related components are proudly manufactured in the USA.
Are EDM3 Biological Indicators factory new?
Yes, EDM3 Biological Indicators are supplied in factory new condition, ensuring reliability and optimal performance for verifying your sterilization processes.
Do these indicators verify sterilization effectiveness?
Yes, these EDM3 Biological Indicators are designed specifically for sterilization process verification to ensure efficacy and maintain critical quality control in medical and laboratory settings.
They offer comprehensive monitoring across various sterilization modalities:
- Steam Sterilization: Options include the EZTest Self-Contained Biological Indicators for standard monitoring, and Bowie-Dick Type Test Packs specifically designed to check for air removal in vacuum steam cycles.
- Multiple Modalities (ProSure Mailers): The ProSure Mailers are versatile and intended for use with Steam, Chemical Vapor, Dry Heat, and Ethylene Oxide (EO) Gas sterilization processes.
This system provides reliable results, with some configurations (like ProSure Mailers) facilitating centralized result processing and online result availability for efficient validation.
What sterilization indicator systems are available?
The EDM3 product line provides a comprehensive suite of tools for sterilization process verification across various medical settings.
Key monitoring configurations available include:
- EZTest Steam Indicators: These are self-contained biological indicators designed specifically to monitor the effectiveness of Steam Sterilization processes. They are available in counts of 25 or 100 per box.
- ProSure Mailers: This system is intended for monitoring a range of processes, including Steam, Chemical Vapor, Dry Heat, and Ethylene Oxide (EO Gas). Mailers are offered in 12, 26, or 52 test boxes, with results potentially available online.
- Bowie-Dick Type Test Packs: Specialized packs used to verify proper air removal and steam penetration in vacuum-assisted steam sterilizers.
- Incubator-Eztest LED (Model 1410): This dedicated hardware unit supports multiple incubation temperatures: 35° C, 57° C, and 60° C.
- Starter Kits: These bundles offer a complete monitoring solution, combining the necessary EZTest Indicators with the LED Incubator unit.
Which sterilization processes do these indicators monitor?
Yes, the EDM3 Biological Indicator product line provides solutions for verifying the effectiveness of several critical sterilization methods. The appropriate indicator depends on the process being monitored.
Comprehensive Monitoring
The highly versatile ProSure Mailers are designed to monitor the efficacy of four common sterilization processes:
- Steam Sterilization
- Chemical Vapor Sterilization
- Dry Heat Sterilization
- EO Gas (Ethylene Oxide) Sterilization
Specialized Monitoring
Other configurations are specific to steam:
- EZTest Vials are self-contained biological indicators used for routine steam sterilization monitoring.
- Bowie-Dick Type Test Packs are used specifically for vacuum sterilization cycles to ensure complete air removal.
What sterilization monitoring systems are available?
The EDM3 product line offers a comprehensive range of biological indicators and associated hardware, all manufactured in the USA, to rigorously verify the effectiveness of medical sterilization procedures.
Key systems and components available include:
- EZTest Self-Contained Biological Indicators: These vials are designed specifically for monitoring the effectiveness of Steam Sterilization processes.
- ProSure Mailer Service: A highly versatile system intended for use across four methods: Steam, Chemical Vapor, Dry Heat, and EO Gas sterilization. Results for indicators used with this service may be available online.
- Bowie-Dick Type Test Packs: These specialized packs are used exclusively in pre-vacuum steam sterilizers to check for effective Air Removal during the sterilization cycle.
- Incubator-Eztest LED (Model 1410): Essential hardware for accurately processing biological indicators, featuring the capability to monitor at 35° C, 57° C, and 60° C.
- Starter Kits: Convenient bundles that combine the LED Incubator with a quantity of the necessary EZTest biological indicators.
Are ProSure Mailers compatible with multiple sterilization types?
Yes, the ProSure Mailers are designed for comprehensive sterilization monitoring across multiple critical processes, often used as a mail-in service for centralized result processing (results potentially available online).
They are compatible with the following four sterilization methods:
- Steam Sterilization
- Chemical Vapor Sterilization
- Dry Heat Sterilization
- EO Gas Sterilization (Ethylene Oxide)
The mailers are available in counts of 12, 26, or 52 tests per box.
What is the model number for the EZTest LED Incubator?
The model number for the EZTest LED Incubator is Model 1410. This unit is versatile, designed to run tests at three specific temperature settings: 35° C, 57° C, or 60° C, supporting various sterilization monitoring requirements.
What incubation temperatures does the LED Model 1410 support?
The Incubator-Eztest LED, Model 1410, provides controlled thermal environments essential for accurately reading biological indicators. This unit supports three specific temperature settings for incubation:
- 35°C
- 57°C
- 60°C
Do these verify sterilization effectiveness?
Yes, these EDM3 Biological Indicators are specifically designed for sterilization assurance in medical settings, verifying the efficacy of various cycles. This is their primary function and top selling point.
The comprehensive product line offers assurance for multiple sterilization processes:
- Steam
- Chemical Vapor
- Dry Heat
- Ethylene Oxide (EO) Gas
Configurations available to ensure comprehensive monitoring include:
- EZTest Vials: Self-contained biological indicators (e.g., for steam monitoring).
- Bowie-Dick Type Test Packs: Used specifically to check for adequate air removal in vacuum steam sterilization cycles.
- ProSure Mailers: Services offered for centralized testing and result reporting across all four major modalities.