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CST QuestionAnswerWhich of the following would be considered a biological monitorVial with B stearothermophilusIf an item wrapped in an imprevious wrapper drops to the floor, what action should be takenUse the item if not wetPositive assurance of sterility can be accomplished only with the use ofBiologic indicator28 more rows

Biological Indicators: Since Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores demonstrate a high resistance toward steam and vaporized hydrogen peroxide, they're used in biological indicators that monitor these sterilization processes, while BIs with Bacillus atrophaeus are used for ethylene oxide (EO) and dry heat applications.

CST QuestionAnswerWhich of the following would be considered a biological monitorVial with B stearothermophilusIf an item wrapped in an imprevious wrapper drops to the floor, what action should be takenUse the item if not wetPositive assurance of sterility can be accomplished only with the use ofBiologic indicator28 more rows

Traditionally, ethylene oxide sterilization processes are routinely monitored with biological indicators that are composed of the microorganism Bacillus atrophaeus, usually inoculated onto a 1.5 X 0.25 inch paper carrier. A good example of a biological indicator is the Spordex® (STERIS) bacterial test strip.

Biological Indicators: Since Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores demonstrate a high resistance toward steam and vaporized hydrogen peroxide, they're used in biological indicators that monitor these sterilization processes, while BIs with Bacillus atrophaeus are used for ethylene oxide (EO) and dry heat applications.

The biological indicator used with this system is Bacillus atrophaeus spores. The newest version of the unit, which employs a new vaporization system that removes most of the water from the hydrogen peroxide, has a cycle time from 28-38 minutes (see manufacturer's literature for device dimension restrictions).

Traditionally, ethylene oxide sterilization processes are routinely monitored with biological indicators that are composed of the microorganism Bacillus atrophaeus, usually inoculated onto a 1.5 X 0.25 inch paper carrier. A good example of a biological indicator is the Spordex® (STERIS) bacterial test strip.

For each sterilization cycle, record the type of sterilizer and cycle used; the load identification number; the load contents; the exposure parameters (e.g., time and temperature); the operator's name or initials; and the results of mechanical, chemical, and biological monitoring.

The biological indicator used with this system is Bacillus atrophaeus spores. The newest version of the unit, which employs a new vaporization system that removes most of the water from the hydrogen peroxide, has a cycle time from 28-38 minutes (see manufacturer's literature for device dimension restrictions).

The aim has been to provide the new indicator with the same resistance to the combined effect of ethylene oxide and water vapour as the biological indicator referred to by the health authorities in Scandinavia. The reference indicator contains spores of a Danish test strain, Bacillus subtilis, in sand.

For each sterilization cycle, record the type of sterilizer and cycle used; the load identification number; the load contents; the exposure parameters (e.g., time and temperature); the operator's name or initials; and the results of mechanical, chemical, and biological monitoring.

Biological indicators, or spore tests, are the most accepted means of monitoring sterilization because they assess the sterilization process directly by killing known highly resistant microorganisms (e.g., Geobacillus or Bacillus species).

The aim has been to provide the new indicator with the same resistance to the combined effect of ethylene oxide and water vapour as the biological indicator referred to by the health authorities in Scandinavia. The reference indicator contains spores of a Danish test strain, Bacillus subtilis, in sand.

A biological indicator is made up of a carrier material, on which bacterial spores with a defined resistance to the sterilization process have been applied. The carrier material is enclosed within a glassine envelope or a vial.

Biological indicators, or spore tests, are the most accepted means of monitoring sterilization because they assess the sterilization process directly by killing known highly resistant microorganisms (e.g., Geobacillus or Bacillus species).

EO Indicators The shade of green depends on the sterilization-conditions used, e.g.: ETO concentration, gas-mixture, sterilization time, preconditioning, temperature, relative humidity and steam-injection. These indicators are to be used on individual items to be sterilized.

A biological indicator is made up of a carrier material, on which bacterial spores with a defined resistance to the sterilization process have been applied. The carrier material is enclosed within a glassine envelope or a vial.

EZTest® is a self-contained biological indicator for monitoring steam sterilization. EZTest® contains bacterial spores on a filter-paper carrier packaged within a small, thermoplastic culture tube.

EO Indicators The shade of green depends on the sterilization-conditions used, e.g.: ETO concentration, gas-mixture, sterilization time, preconditioning, temperature, relative humidity and steam-injection. These indicators are to be used on individual items to be sterilized.

Documents Sterilizer No., Load No., Test Type, Incubation Time, Test Results and Technician for VERIFY® and Celerity™ Biological Indicator results. Document VERIFY and Celerity Biological Indicator results quickly and easily.

EZTest® is a self-contained biological indicator for monitoring steam sterilization. EZTest® contains bacterial spores on a filter-paper carrier packaged within a small, thermoplastic culture tube.

BI-O.K.™ Ethylene Oxide Biological Indicator Vials are self-contained biological indicators for monitoring ethylene oxide (EO|EtO) sterilization. The vials consist of a durable polycarbonate vial with a cap, a crushable glass ampoule with Tryptic Soy Broth, and a disc inoculated with Bacillus atrophaeus spores.

Documents Sterilizer No., Load No., Test Type, Incubation Time, Test Results and Technician for VERIFY® and Celerity™ Biological Indicator results. Document VERIFY and Celerity Biological Indicator results quickly and easily.

BI-O.K.™ Ethylene Oxide Biological Indicator Vials are self-contained biological indicators for monitoring ethylene oxide (EO|EtO) sterilization. The vials consist of a durable polycarbonate vial with a cap, a crushable glass ampoule with Tryptic Soy Broth, and a disc inoculated with Bacillus atrophaeus spores.