Mini Spore Strips


Crosstex Biological Indicator Mini Spore Strips for monitoring Ethylene Oxide (EO) and Dry Heat processes consist of:

  • An inoculated carrier, 2 mm x 10 mm strip, of Bacillus atrophaeus (NRRL B-4418) 
  • Primary packaging either in bulk (STN-062B), a glassine envelope (STN-062) or a mini glassine envelope (STN-062MG)
  • A reduced incubation time of 48 hours for Dry Heat Sterilization and 72 hours for Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization have been validated when Crosstex Biological Indicator Spore Strips, Discs, Threads and Wires are used in conjunction with Crosstex Prepared Culture Media (GMBTB-100)