Biological Indicators — ISO 11138-4 Compliant

Crosstex offers a biological indicator for Dry Heat sterilization which is compliant with ISO 11138-4.

• Consists of a 7 mm x 38 mm filter paper strip inoculated with Bacillus atrophaeus spores
  

• Primary packaging of a white glassine pouch
  

• The configuration offers an increased D value at 160°C of not less than 2.0 minutes meeting the requirements for dry heat resistance as outlined in ISO 11138-4
  

• Place BIs into the most difficult area of the sterilizer or device/article to be sterilized
  

• A reduced incubation time of 48 hours for Dry Heat Sterilization has been validated when used in conjunction with Crosstex Prepared Culture Media (GMBTB-100)