PCD kit for Steam with BI (1h), IT26-C Integrator Indicator, 25 Bis + 25 PCDs, 9kt/cs , Terragene KPCD222-C
Usage
For routine load release, especially for loads containing implants. For
routine sterilizer monitoring. For periodic validation of the sterilizer
(after installation, repair, relocation)
Detects inadequate air removal and steam penetration in dynamic-airremoval (pre-vacuum) and gravity displacement steam autoclaves.
Condition: 132/135 ºC ≥ 4 minutes and 121 ºC ≥ 30 minutes, steam
sterilization processes.
Applicable Regulation
EN ISO 11140-1:2009, ISO 11138-1:2006, ISO 11138-3:2006,
ANSI/AAMI ST79
Classification
Class 1, according to risk.
Authorization
Designed under Quality Management System standards ISO
13485:2003/NS-EN ISO 13485:2012. ANMAT (Argentinean National
Administration of Drugs, Food and Medical Technology) PM 1614-4.
Characteristics
Porous cards system holding a Self-contained Biological Indicator and
IT26-C moving-front Class 5 Integrator Indicator. The system also
contains a self-adhesive Record Card, PCDBI-C-RC, where data on
sterilization cycle may be written.
Cardboard box (10.5 cm x 6.6 cm x 1.8 cm) with a Class 1 Process
Indicator printed.
Process Indicator:
Initial color: blue
Final color: dark grey or black
IT26-C Integrator Indicator (within the challenge device):
The migration is visible through a zone marked ACCEPT or REJECT,
thus indicating whether sterilization conditions were met.
Integration condition is calibrated against the kill time of a 106 G.
stearothermophilus ATCC 7953 spores’ population, calculated in BIER
(Biological Indicator Evaluator). Conditions: saturated steam at 121 ºC,
128 ºC, 135 ºC.
Self-contained Super Rapid Biological Indicator (within the challenge
device): ≥ 106
G. stearothermophilus ATCC 7953 spores per vial in paper
carrier. Glass ampoule with growth indicator medium. Label with
chemical indicator line printed with Steam reactive ink (Color change:
pink to brown).
Final results: by fluorescence after incubation for 1 hour at 60 ºC
(sensitivity 97%). A 7-day readout is optional to confirm 1-hour results
by color change.
NOTE: If sterilization process was not successful, indicator medium
will turn yellow after incubation, thus indicating the presence of living
G. stearothermophilus spores. If sterilization process was successful,
indicator medium will remain purple after incubation