Sterilisation Indicator Strips Class 4 – 2 x 200 pcs SALTEC

Sterilisation strips class 4 – chemical indicators for the autoclave

SALTEC class 4 steam sterilisation control strips are chemical indicators compliant with ISO 11140-1 that you put into the pouch together with the tools. After the process in the autoclave has finished correctly, the blue indicator changes colour to black – you have confirmation that the sterilisation conditions were met inside the pouch as well, and not only on its surface.

Class 4 indicators are multi-parameter indicators – they react to at least two critical parameters of steam sterilisation. They are a good everyday check of every load.

Features

• ♥ 200 strips 20×140 mm or 400 strips 20×70 mm – there is a perforation in the middle that makes it easy to split a strip in half
• ♥ compliant with ISO 11140-1 (class 4)
• ♥ sterilisation parameters: 121°C – 15 min or 134°C – 3 min
• ♥ you can write the date, time, cycle number and other notes on the strip
• ♥ the strips are laminated to ensure a correct process result

Class 4 or class 5?

Class 4 indicators are multi-parameter indicators – they react to at least two critical parameters of steam sterilisation. They are a good everyday check of every load. Class 5 indicators are integrating indicators – they react to all the critical parameters of steam sterilisation (temperature, time and the presence of steam), so they give a more precise check of every load than class 4. If you would like to compare, see the class 5 strips or the whole category of sterilisation strips.

How do I use sterilisation control strips?

• ♥ Label the strip: date, time or cycle number. Use a thin permanent marker, e.g. a CD marker.
• ♥ Place the indicator inside the pouch being sterilised, in the spot hardest for steam to reach – together with the tools in a sterilisation pouch.
• ♥ Put the pouch in the autoclave for the appropriate time and temperature.
• ♥ After the process has finished correctly, the blue indicator should change colour to black.