Autoclave Sterilization Indicator Tape
Name: STERILIZATION ADHESIVE INDICATING TAPE
― A range of specially manufactured tapes all with excellent bonding characteristics and compatible with all types of sterilisation wraps.
― This has an indicator turning from white/yellow to dark brown/black when subjected to the specified autoclave conditions.
― Steam autoclave tape Latex Free
Cautions:
1. Check the package completeness before using. Check the label, manufacturing date and validity time, to make sure the product is in valid date.
2. Do not use if the package damaged.
3. Do not reuse. Reusing may cause cross-contamination.
Instructions for use:
1. Open the package, take the product from the box,
2 use tape to seal the pack to be sterilized. After the sterilization/aeration process, observe the Tape. Verify that a distinct color change has occurred in the Tape indicator ink. If the indicator ink is unchanged, exposure to the sterilization process may not have occurred due to an equipment malfunction or a procedural error in the sterilization process. A multiple tape dispenser is available from Mediwish for use with Tape.
3. After use, dispose of the tape in accordance with current regulations.
4. Do not reuse a disposable tape
Storage：
The product should be stored in a cool (Min 0-30℃)dry area, away from heat and direct sunlight.
Shelf life: 2years
General information. Definition.
Autoclave tape is a roll of adhesive tape used for professional purposes in central sterile services department (CSSD) during sterilization (heating under high pressure with steam to sterilize products), with indicator ink applied to the outer surface of the tape in a diagonal pattern (usually diagonally oblique stripes), about 1 mm thick, which change color when reaching a certain high temperature. The sterilization inks on the tape belongs to the 1st class of chemical sterilization indicators according to ISO 11140-1.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE AUTOCLAVE TAPE AND THE RULES OF ITS APPLICATION
Sterilization indicator ink applied to the tape changes color after exposure to temperatures commonly used in sterilization processes, typically 132-134 C in a steam sterilizer.
Rules for packaging medical products.
Small strips of tape are adhered to items before they are placed in the autoclave. To a greater extent, the tape is used to fix with it packaging with Medina products to be sterilized before placing them in a sterilizer, and packed with special sterilization crepe paper. Fixing the edges of the sterilization packaging with an autoclave sterilization tape prevents premature opening of the sterilization packaging material and also serves as an indicator. Allowing distinguishing already sterilized packages from those still to be sterilized
Tape is similar to masking tape, but more adhesive and more durable to allow it to stick in the hot, humid conditions of the autoclave. One such tape has a diagonal repetitive marking containing ink that changes color (usually from beige to black) when heated.
It is important to note that the presence of autoclave tape that has changed color on the item does not guarantee sterility of the product, as the ink on the tape changes color only upon exposure. The ink on the tape belongs to the 1st class of chemical sterilization indicators according to ISO 11140-1. For steam sterilization, the entire item must completely reach and maintain 134 C for 3-4 minutes with proper exposure to steam to ensure proper sterilization.