Dry heat sterilization biological indicator

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Tubes designed for monitoring the dry heat sterilization process. After a correctly completed cycle, the indicator fluid changes color from intense pink to transparent/light yellow. Suitable for sterilization at 160°C for 60 minutes. Glass tubes filled with a red indicator fluid designed for dry heat sterilization (DRY). They are used to monitor sterilization at 160°C for 60 minutes. The tubes should be placed inside the packaging together with the materials being sterilized and then distributed in different areas of the sterilizer chamber. These tubes are a type 5 indicator – the indicator substance changes color after the specified time and temperature are reached (60 minutes at 160°C). When the sterilization process is successful, the color changes from intense pink to transparent/light yellow. If the result is negative (no color change), the sterilization process must be repeated. The dimensions of a single tube are 45 mm in length and 5 mm in diameter. Each package contains 100 individual STERIM Control Tubes. Advantages : Easy to use thanks to the clearly visible color-changing indicator, Independent monitoring without laboratory involvement, Technical specifications: - compliance: ISO 11140, Regulation 2017/745 (MDR), CE - storage: in a cool, shaded place, preferably refrigerated, but always below 21°C, - classification: Class I non-sterile, - quantity per package: 100 pieces