Spore Ampules may be utilized to monitor Steam sterilization processes at 121°C to 137°C and are ideal for monitoring liquid steam sterilization cycles but may also be utilized in monitoring dry loads. Spore Ampules are labeled for laboratory/industrial use only.
Spore Ampules are SCBIs consisting of a hermetically sealed glass ampule which contains modified Tryptic Soy Broth (TSB) with a pH indicator and Geobacillus stearothermophilus Cell Line 7953 with a population level of 106. The modified TSB will transition from the initial Purple color to Yellow and/or demonstrate turbidity in the presence of bacterial growth.
Negative Control Ampules are hermetically sealed glass ampules which contains modified Tryptic Soy Broth (TSB) with a pH indicator and a glass bead to designate the ampule as a control. The Negative Control Ampules serve as a color comparison after incubation of processed Spore Ampules. The modified TSB will transition from the initial Purple color to Yellow and/or demonstrate turbidity in the presence of bacterial growth.
Population: ≥1.0 x 106 per ampule.
Compliant with USP and ISO 11138-1.