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SterilAmp II is a compact, self-contained biological indicator for monitoring industrial steam (121°C) sterilization of liquids in small containers. SterilAmp II precisely integrates the process lethality. SterilAmp II contains a specially formulated culture medium that turns a dramatic yellow when spores grow.

The SterilAmp II provides easy visual confirmation of sterilization within 48 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 allow to stabilize at room temperature, approximately 1 to 2 hours.
2. Place SterilAmp inside a container of liquid to be sterilized. Leave one sample aside as a positive control.
3. 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.
4. Following exposure, remove the container with the SterilAmp biological indicator and place into an incubator and incubate samples for 48 hours at 55-60°C
5. 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 (purple). 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.
6. Record test results.
7. 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.

Product Highlights
48 hour results Small, conveniently-shaped ampoule ( 26mm x 6.5mm ) Negative controls are included with each box of product. No laboratory required Dramatic color change

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Sterilamp II Documents
Material Safety Data Sheets Technical Reports Technical Papers Sample Certificates Spore News Presentations and Videos Technical Data Sheets

Top Sterilamp II FAQs

Can I use SterilAmp and MagnaAmp to monitor steam sterilization processes other than sterilization liquids? I accidentally left my ampoules out of the refrigerator over night. Are they ok or should I throw them out? I sent biological indicators out for a third party verification of the D-value and the results were greater than +/- 20% of the stated value on the Certificate of Analysis. Does this mean I have to reject this lot of product? The end of the incubation period for my biological indicators falls on the weekend.  Can I skip that reading and score the units on the next business day? What is the difference between SterilAmp and MagnaAmp?