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Lr INFORMATION BULLETIN ATIO Disposable Biological -PLUS Test Pack INFORMATION BULLETIN No. 41380 with SteriGage® Integrator and Small Biological Catalog Number: Indicator for Steam Sterilization 41380 For use in 250°F (121 °C) gravity or 270°F (132°C) pre -vacuum steam sterilizers. • New, accurate, pre-packaged disposable test pack for use with every load in 250°F (121°C) gravity or 270°F (132°C) pre -vacuum steam sterilizers. • Immediately indicates whether a sterilization cycle was adequate, before the load has been released. • Each pack contains a SteriGage® Steam Sterilization Integrator for immediate results, and a small Biological Indicator with Bacillus stearothermophilus spores. • Pre -packed for consistent, accurate results. • Equivalent to biological test packs recommended by AAMI.* • Helps reduce the risk of recalls. • Enclosed in shelf packs to maintain proper humidity levels. • Saine proven technology as all ATI test packs. Routine monitoring of steam sterilization cycles with a test pack is an important and necessary quality control function for the Central Supply Department. Test packs are utilized because they pose the greatest challenge to the sterilization cycle. ATI Disposable Biological -PLUS Test Packs for Steam Sterilizers are specifically made for testing every load in gravity 250°F (121°C) and 270°F (132°C) pre -vacuum steam sterilizers. Each pack consists of a SteriGage Steam Sterilization Integrator and a Biological Indicator (BI) specially positioned in a small package of porous substrate with a moisture impervious, quality CSR wrap. The test pack is closed with a label which has a steam process indicator on its border. After sterilization, the SteriGage Integrator can be read immediately. Results of this testing can be recorded on the area provided on back of the SteriGage Integrator and on the record card inside the pack. The BI is incubated at this time. Although small in size, ATI test packs have been carefully constructed to provide extremely accurate results. Rigorous clinical testing has shown that ATI test packs are equivalent to AAMI biological test packs. Where and how they are used: Use a Biological -PLUS Test pack in every load to determine if the parameters of sterilization have been met. It should be placed horizontally in the bottom front of a fully loaded steam sterilizer. Run the sterilizer through a normal cycle. Make sure the recording chart is in operation and properly marked (this becomes part of the test record). After the sterilizer cycle, open the test pack and read the SteriGage Integrator. The Integrator will clearly indicate ACCEPT or REJECT. When an ACCEPT reading has been obtained, it is safe to assume that the pack containing the Integrator has been exposed to adequate sterilization conditions. If the Integrator indicates REJECT, the proper conditions for sterilization have not been met. Immediate action should be taken when results indicate that sterility may not have been achieved. Record results on the back of the Integrator or on the record card and save as a permanent record. (over)