Test Performer class 5, multi-parametrical tests or chemical sterility indicators or sequential supplements are chemical tests to be performed exclusively on saturated steam autoclaves at each sterilization cycle.
They are presented as functionally plastic indicators in all steam sterilization cycles with standard temperatures of 121°C or 134°C. They are used to control the sterilization of packed and unpacked instruments and packages containing such and other standard items used in the hospital and dental fields.
The Test Performer class 5 verify that the sterilization was done by monitoring all critical parameters such as:
- temperature;
- pressure;
- time;
- presence of saturated steam.
They can be migrant bars or points, the important thing is they comply with UNI EN ISO 11140-1 class 5 standard.
With each load you run, it is recommended to place a chemical indicator of sterility inside a package in the same condition as the material to be sterilized.
Thanks to the 3 indicator points, provides more information than a simple non-sequential indicator since the first indicator.
Once changing color indicates the beginning of the sterilization process.
The second indicator, once changing color indicates the end of the sterilization process.
The third indicator, once changing color indicates overexposure.
Normally all the three indicators must change color.
If the third indicator has not changed color the operator will have to go to alarm asking for technical intervention.
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