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People, Places, Processes & Products that Influence the Supply Chain

INSIDE THE CURRENT ISSUE                                                    May 2008

Products & Services

www.getingeusa.com
(800) 475-9040
Chemical Indicators
Class I process indicator
Sterilization Process Indicator Tapes
Sterilization process compatibility 
 Steam -Terminal
 Steam - Flash
 EO
Number of years company has offered this device: 
> 20 years
Special features, options, additional product info
Tapes are provided in varying widths and a specific blue steam tape is available for application to disposable sterilization wraps.
Class II Bowie-Dick test indicator 
SMART Pack II
Sterilization process compatibility 
Steam - Terminal
Number of years company has offered this device 
5 years
Special features, options, additional product info 
Lead Free easy to read pre-assembled Bowie Dick test. Product features a Lead Free ink that changes from blue to black allowing a safe user friendly test.
Class IV multi-parameter indicator: 
Sterilization Integrators
Sterilization process compatibility 
Steam - Terminal
Steam - Flash
EO
Number of years company has offered this device 
> 20 years
Special features, options, additional product info 
Available in short (steam only, 2.25 inches) and long (steam and EO, 4 inches) sizes that provide a minimum performance that is equivalent to biological kill.
Class V integrating indicator: 
ChemiPack Integrator Test Pack
Sterilization process compatibility 
Steam - Terminal
Number of years company has offered this device 
3 years
Special features, options, additional product info 
This pre-assembled Integrator Test Pack allows for an economical load release off a  PCD that provides results instantly. The resistance of the Getinge ChemiPack Integrator Test Pack has been designed and tested to not show a PASS reaction until beyond biological kill time. The integrator card provides a permanent record of the sterilization cycle.
Biological Indicator
Biological indicator
Biosign
Sterilization process compatibility 
 Steam - Terminal
 Steam - Flash
 EO
Incubation time: 
24 hours for steam, 4 days for EO 
Number of years company has offered this device 
> 20 years
Special features, options, additional product info 
Self- contained biological indicators provided as individual vials for placement inside loads and also available in pre-assembled load PCD for release of loads. The Biosign SSI Test Pack includes an instant read integrator card that allows for reliable instant load release and provides a permanent record of the sterilization cycle. The Biosign biological indicators have been verified to perform as designed even after processing in extended cycles.

 

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