Chemical indicators and tapes

Chemical indicators, tapes and tests

  • Sterilization Tapes
  • Indicator strips
  • Sterilisation tests
Description

Sterilization tapes

  • ITSG and JTBSG with STEAM green-to-brown indicator. In natural and blue base material. ITSG also available as latex free version called ITSGL.
  • ITE with EO gas purple-to-green indicator.
  • ITH with HOT AIR green-to-brown indicator.
  • ITP tape strips with VH2O2 blue-to-pink indicator.
  • ITP25 tape reel with VH2O2 blue-to-pink indicator.
  • Neutral closing tapes with no imprint. In natural and blue base material.

Indicator strips

Indicator strips are to be placed in each pack of each sterilizer load: Strips changes the colour on correct integration of temperature, time and humidity and concentration of sterilizing agent.

  • The AC 250/500 steam strip (type 4) changes colour from white to black
  • The AC 6 steam strip (type 6) changes colour from green to brown
  • The EO strip (type 5) changes colour from purple to green
  • The PL - plasma strip (type 1) changes colour fron blue to pink
  • The FO strip (type 1) changes colour from dark red to green

Sterilisation tests

For routine control of autoclave performance:

  • Indicator sheets, Daily Test Sheets, for traditional Bowie & Dick type test with a cloth package in accordance with ISO 11140-1 (type 2) and ISO 11140-3 for pre-vacuum steam sterilizers to demonstrate compliance with EN 285. Colour changing from white to black.
  • Ready made, compact, single-use Bowie & Dick type test packs: DC20 and DCG2.
  • Helix Challenge Test as a product challende device (PCD) for regular control of hollow loads in autoclaves. Helix consists of the device and 100 indicators strips. Compliance with ISO 11140-1 (type 6) and EN 867-5.