SterilAmp II "5230" is a compact, self-contained ampoule biological indicator for monitoring industrial low temperature (110 - 118°C) steam sterilization of liquids in small containers.
SterilAmp II "5230" contains a specially formulated culture medium that turns a dramatic yellow when spores grow, providing easy visual confirmation of sterilization within 72 hours, without the need for difficult and time-consuming laboratory work.
Availability
| SterilAmp II "5230" Biological Indicators |
| Spore |
Incubation |
Units |
Population |
Reorder # |
| B. subtilis "5230" |
72 Hours at
37°C |
100 |
106 |
SASU/6 |
Use
Please follow instructions provided with each bag of SterilAmp biological
indicators.
- Remove SterilAmp from the refrigerator and immediately place inside a container of liquid to be sterilized. Leave
one sample
aside as a positive control.
- Assure the liquid container with the SterilAmp biological indicator is the same size and contains the same volume of liquid as the
product containers being sterilized. NOTE: Generally, a minimum of 10 units are placed in each load.
- Following exposure, remove the container with the SterilAmp biological indicator and place into an incubator and incubate samples for
72 hours at 37°C
- If the spores survive the sterilization cycle, the culture medium will turn to yellow (positive). If the spores have been killed, the
culture medium will remain the original color (red). NOTE: It is best to read results approximately every 12 to 24 hours. All positive (yellow)
samples should be recorded and disposed of immediately. All yellow samples should be autoclaved prior to disposal.
- Record test results.
- Autoclave all positive samples prior to disposal.
Storage
Refrigerate at 2-8°C.
Expiration
18 months from date of manufacture.
Certification
SterilAmp biological indicators are traceable to a recognized culture collection and certified for population, D-value, Z-value, Fo value, and performance.
