Crosstex’s SporeView® Self-Contained Biological Indicators (SCBIs) for monitoring Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization consist of a thermoplastic vial and a green cap, a crushable glass ampule with an exclusively formulated Trypticase® Soy Broth (TSB) modified with pH indicator, and a disc inoculated with Bacillus atrophaeus spores.
Reduced incubation time of 48 hours
Visually distinct positive results indicated by the media transitioning from Green to Yellow
Chemical Indicator on label provides instant indication of exposure
Compliant with ISO 11138-1 and 11138-2
Trypticase® is a registered trademark owned by Becton, Dickinson and Company.
The SporView® SCBIs may be utilized to monitor EO sterilization efficacy.
This product is labeled For Industrial Use Only.
Incubation Time
48 hours
Chemical Indicator
Each SCBI vial label contains a Chemical Indicator for instant indication of exposure.
SCBI Dimensions
8.4 mm x 45.5 mm
Packaging
100 SCBIs/Box
Compliance
ISO 11138-1 Sterilization of health care products – Biological indicators – Part 1: General requirements
ISO 11138-2 Sterilization of health care products – Biological indicators – Part 2: Biological indicators for ethylene oxide sterilization processes
USP
Shelf Life
Typically 24 months. The shelf life of the SCBIs is based on the shorter of the two individual components (the media ampoule and inoculated carrier), which have independent expiration periods
Storage Conditions
20°C to 25°C average. Excursions 15°C to 30°C allowed. 20-70% relative humidity
The SporView® SCBIs may be utilized to monitor EO sterilization efficacy.
This product is labeled For Industrial Use Only.
Incubation Time
48 hours
Chemical Indicator
Each SCBI vial label contains a Chemical Indicator for instant indication of exposure.
SCBI Dimensions
8.4 mm x 45.5 mm
Packaging
100 SCBIs/Box
Compliance
ISO 11138-1 Sterilization of health care products – Biological indicators – Part 1: General requirements
ISO 11138-2 Sterilization of health care products – Biological indicators – Part 2: Biological indicators for ethylene oxide sterilization processes
USP
Shelf Life
Typically 24 months. The shelf life of the SCBIs is based on the shorter of the two individual components (the media ampoule and inoculated carrier), which have independent expiration periods
Storage Conditions
20°C to 25°C average. Excursions 15°C to 30°C allowed. 20-70% relative humidity