- Condition: Factory New
- Weight: 3.8 lb
- The self-contained design includes a carrier with spores of Geobacillus stearothermophilus and a media ampoule containing bacteriological media.
- Provides biological indicator results in 24 minutes in 3M Attest 490/490H auto-readers with software version 4.2.7 or greater
- Dynamic-air-removal (pre-vacuum and SFPP): 132˚ C (270˚ F) 3 or 4 minutes 135˚ C (275˚ F) 3 minutes
- Meets ISO and FDA performance requirements for biological indicators
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Learn more:
- MFR: Solventum Corporation Ships from MFI Medical
- MPN: 1492V
- Phone: (800) 228-3957
Frequently asked questions
Does this indicator provide accurate sterilization results?
Yes. This indicator provides a direct measure of lethality by containing viable organisms. It is engineered to meet stringent ISO and FDA performance requirements, ensuring high-level accuracy for your infection prevention protocols.
Is the 24-minute readout time reliable?
Absolutely. When paired with the 3M Attest Auto-reader 490 or 490M, the system is specifically validated to deliver definitive results in just 24 minutes, allowing for significantly faster instrument turnaround.
Can I use this for all steam cycles?
This biological indicator is specifically designed for vacuum-assisted steam sterilization cycles (pre-vacuum and SFPP). It is not intended for gravity displacement cycles.
How do I know if the cycle was successful?
Each vial features an integrated chemical process indicator on the label. You will see a clear color transition from pink to brown, which provides immediate visual confirmation that the vial has been exposed to the steam sterilization process.
Are there specific equipment requirements for these vials?
Yes, to achieve the 24-minute readout capability, you must use this product in conjunction with the 3M Attest Auto-reader 490 or 490M models.
What temperature range is this indicator tested for?
This biological indicator is designed for high-performance use within a temperature range of 270° to 275°F (132° to 135°C), which is standard for vacuum-assisted steam sterilization.
Is this a self-contained biological monitoring tool?
Yes, it is a self-contained biological indicator vial, which simplifies the process by reducing the potential for contamination and handling errors compared to older, multi-part test methods.
Does this tool help improve department efficiency?
By providing results in only 24 minutes, it helps eliminate uncertainty in instrument sterility much faster than traditional methods, allowing your team to release sterilized instruments for patient use with greater confidence and speed.
How are these vials identified for steam processes?
The vials are easy to identify in a busy clinical environment; they are equipped with a distinctive brown cap specifically associated with the Attest Super Rapid Readout steam monitoring line.
Is this indicator suitable for dental offices?
Yes, it is highly recommended for hospital sterilization departments, outpatient surgery centers, and dental facilities that require high-standard infection control and rapid monitoring of steam sterilization cycles.