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Chemical Indicators are a critical part of an effective quality assurance program and should be used in conjunction with physical monitoring and biological indicator testing for verifying the efficacy of a sterilization system. They range from Class 1 to Class 5 as briefly described below:

Class 1 is process indicators often referred to as external indicators. They distinguish between processed or unprocessed items and indicate that they were exposed the sterilizer. These are seen as indicators on pouches, sterilizer tapes or labels.

Class 2 is a chemical indicator designed for a specific test procedure (e.g. The Bowie-Dick test used to determine if air removal has been adequate in dynamic-air-removal sterilizers)

Class 3 is a single parameter indicator. It is designed to react to one of the critical parameters of sterilization.

Class 4 is a multi-parameter indicator. It is designed to react to two or more of the critical parameters of sterilization.

Class 5 is an integrating indicator. This chemical indicator reacts to all critical parameters of sterilization which include proper amount of time, temperature and pressure of steam sterilizers. They have been correlated to the performance of a biological indicator when used according to the manufactures conditions noted on the label.

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	Biological Indicators (Spore Testing)	In-Office and Mail-To-Lab Testing! Verify the sterilization process of all steam sterilizers which include Statim, Midmark, Tuttnauer, Lisa, Mocom and Pelton & Crane sterilizers. In-Office Testing as low as $1.59/test! Mail-To-Lab Testing as low as $2.96/week!
	Bowie-Dick Tests	Bowie-Dick Test Packs should be used daily to evaluate the performance of air-removal (vacuum) system of dynamic pre-vacuum type sterilizers. Available as test cards or preassembled test packs. As low as $2.98 per test!
	Chemical Indicators, Class 5 Integrators	Internal CI’s should be used within each pouch or package, tray, or container. Class 5 Integrators should be used in conjunction with physical monitoring and biological indicator testing for verifying the efficacy of a sterilization system. (See AAMI ST79:2006)
	Indicator Tape	Indicator tapes provide a seal for sterilization packs and an immediate identification of processed items. Dispensers available for all sizes.
	Recordkeeping	Recordkeeping is a must for all sterile processing departments. This ensures accountability and allows operators to trace errors to their source. Tips on sterilizer maintenance and technical advice are included with each book.
	Sterilization Crepe Paper	Teal green Crepe Paper is compatible with types of sterilization processes including Steam, EO Gas, and Gamma Radiation. Click here to see all sizes!
	Sterilization Pouches/Bags	Our easy peel-and-seal pouches work with Steam, Chemical Vapor, and Ethylene Oxide Gas sterilization procedures. Choose from 13 different sizes!
	Sterilization Tubing	Our high quality sterilizer tubing comes in 3 different sizes. Buy in case quantity and save!
	Sterilization Wrap	Blue non-woven SMS wrap and teal green crepe paper are compatible for most sterilization processes. Click here for available sizes.
	Sterilizer Cleaner	Click to view all brands of sterilizer cleaner! We stock Duraclean, Omni-Cleaner, Chamber-Brite.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED:

Antibody

Accreditation Standards

Antibody

Autoclave

Autoclave Log Record Keeping - R1.22.08

Autoclave Testing

Bacillus Atrophaeus Spores

Bioburden

Biofilms

Biological indicator

Bloodborne Pathogens

Bowie-Dick Type Test

CDC (The Center For Disease Control)

Central Instrument Processing Area

Chemical Indicator

Chemical Vapor Sterilization

Cleaning - Manually

Cleaning - Mechanically

Cleaning Instruments - Manual or Automated

Contaminated

Control biological indicator

Decontamination

Disassembly

Disinfectant

Distilled Water

Dry Heat Sterilizers

Ethylene Oxide Sterilization

Event-Related Packaging

Flash Sterilization

Geobacillus stearothermophilus Spores

Germicide

Huck towel

Implantable device

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