3M Attest Biological Indicators and Test Packs

Biological indicators are the only method that indicates the sterilization process was effective and the spores were killed. A nonpathogenic buthighly resistant spore, Geobacillus stearothermophilus, is used to provide a maximum challenge to the steam sterilization process.

• Self-contained biological indicators.
• Design provides a maximum challenge to various steam sterilization cycles.
• A spore burden beyond the average bioburden (germ count) provides an extra margin of safety.
• Optimized media promote rapid growth of spores.
• Definitive color change of the media indicates sterilization process ineffectiveness.
• Quick verification time of 48 hours versus one-week, mail-in services.