Steam chemical indicator for autoclave
Mediwish® CD20, CD25, CD29, CD29-AD and CD202 Type 4 internal control strips as well as
CD201 cards, are multi-variable indicators that rapidly show if critical parameters of the Steam sterilization process have been reached, besides ensuring appropriate Steam penetration of the items inside the packages.
These devices are manufactured in compliance with ISO 11140-1 Standard.
Advantages
• Allows traceability of the sterilization process information.
• Eliminates errors in batch number record.
• Easy interpretation of results due to Type 1 indicator accurate change in color.
• Easy removal and re-adherence due to double self-adhesive technology of the Mediwish® automatic record system.
• Quick labeling when using an automatic labelling device.
• Very low-cost.
During steam sterilization, the check mark at the end of the strip changes from yellow to brown/black.
• 9.5 Minutes at 121ºC
• 3 Minutes at 134ºC
• 3.5 Minutes at 132ºC
Critical Parameters: (is a standard hospital steam sterilizer)
• 3 +/- 5 Minutes
• 132ºC-134ºC
Stated Value: (as determined in a steam resistometer)
• 3 Minutes +/- 1.25 minutes at 132ºC +/- 2ºC
• 2.5 Minutes +/= 1.125 Minutes at 134º +/- 2ºC
Indicator Stability: Excellent before and after sterilization