Crosstex’s Traditional Self-Contained Biological Indicators (SCBIs) for monitoring Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization consist of a durable polycarbonate vial with cap, a crushable glass ampoule with Tryptic Soy Broth (TSB) modified with pH indicator, and a disc inoculated with Bacillus atrophaeus spores.
Reduced incubation time of 72 hours
Visually distinct positive results indicated by the media transitioning from Green to Yellow
Chemical Indicator on label provides instant indication of exposure
The SCBIs may be utilized to monitor EO sterilization processes.
This product is labeled For Industrial Use Only.
Incubation Time
72 hours
Chemical Indicator
Each SCBI vial label contains a Chemical Indicator for instant indication of exposure.
SCBI Dimensions
13 mm x 61 mm
Packaging
50 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
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.
The SCBIs may be utilized to monitor EO sterilization processes.
This product is labeled For Industrial Use Only.
Incubation Time
72 hours
Chemical Indicator
Each SCBI vial label contains a Chemical Indicator for instant indication of exposure.
SCBI Dimensions
13 mm x 61 mm
Packaging
50 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
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.