Spore Suspensions - B. subtilis (Cell Line 6633)
Crosstex manufactures Bacillus subtilis (Cell Line 6633) Spore Suspensions utilized in low temperature (<121°C) steam sterilization processes. The Spore Suspensions are pure suspensions of spores with known steam resistance characteristics and a variety of population levels standardized per 0.1 mL.
- Each vial contains 10 mL of suspension. Diluent contains 20% ethanol.
- Allows for direct inoculation of products, typically to verify sterility of devices where a traditional biological indicator spore strip cannot be used.
- Can also be used for a variety of other microbiological tests including cleaning effectiveness studies, Bioburden percent recovery and Bacteriostasis/Fungistasis (BF) testing
| Ref # | Quantity | Population |
|---|---|---|
| SBS-04 | 10 mL | 104 |
| SBS-05 | 10 mL | 105 |
| SBS-06 | 10 mL | 106 |
| SBS-07 | 10 mL | 107 |
| SBS-08 | 10 mL | 108 |
| Process | Steam |
| Organism |
Bacillus subtilis Cell Line 6633 |
| Indications for Use | Crosstex Spore Suspensions are standardized suspensions of spores appropriate for direct inoculation onto samples for sterility, bioburden, and bacteriostasis testing.
This product is labeled For Industrial Use Only. |
| Suspension Volume | 10 mL Diluent contains 20% ethanol |
| Packaging | Pharmaceutical grade glass vial with screw cap and septum |
| Compliance | ISO 11138-1 Sterilization of health care products – Biological indicators – Part 1: General requirements
USP |
| Shelf Life |
14 months from the date of manufacture |
| Storage Conditions | Refrigerate at 2°C to 8°C |