Products -> SterilAmp® II "5230" Biological Indicator

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.

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Use

Please follow instructions provided with each bag of SterilAmp biological indicators.

1. Remove SterilAmp from the refrigerator and immediately place inside a container of liquid to be sterilized. Leave one sample aside as a positive control.
2. 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.
3. Following exposure, remove the container with the SterilAmp biological indicator and place into an incubator and incubate samples for 72 hours at 37°C
4. 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.
5. Record test results.
6. 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.