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.
Availability
| SterilAmp II Biological Indicators |
| Spore |
Incubation |
Units |
Population |
Reorder # |
| G. stearothermophilus |
48 Hours at
55-60°C |
100 |
104 |
SA/4 |
| 105 |
SA/5 |
| 106 |
SA/6 |
Use
Please follow instructions provided with each bag of SterilAmp biological indicators.
- Remove SterilAmp from the refrigerator and allow to stabilize at room temperature, approximately 1 to 2 hours.
- Place SterilAmp 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 48 hours at 55-60°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 (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.
- 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.
