- A weekly mail-in biological monitoring system designed for medical, dental, and veterinary practices, it uses bacterial spore test strips to routinely verify the effectiveness and performance of sterilization equipment
Uses
- Test All Sterilization Methods:
- Can be used to test steam, dry heat, chemical vapor (chemiclave), and ethylene oxide sterilizers
- Routine Testing:
- Provides a systematic, mail-in approach to testing the performance of autoclaves and other sterilizers
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Helps dental and medical facilities comply with the routine testing guidelines recommended by the CDC and ADA
- Quick Lab Analysis:
- The box includes pre-paid envelopes to mail spore and control strips to a third-party laboratory, which returns results within 24 hours of receipt
- Online Documentation:
- Provides confidential online access to test results, with immediate notifications for any sterilization failures
Features
- Universal Compatibility:
- Can be used to test all major sterilization processes, including Steam, Chemical Vapor (Chemiclave), Dry Heat, and Ethylene Oxide
- Rapid Turnaround:
- Test results are typically available within 24 hours after the laboratory receives the strip
- Online Access:
- Provides the ability to conveniently track and check results online
- Emergency Alerts:
- Failure results are communicated immediately via confidential reporting
Benefits
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Helps clinical practices adhere to routine testing recommendations set by organizations like the CDC
- Third-Party Verification:
- Delivers documentation from an independent laboratory, proving sterilization effectiveness and minimizing facility liability
- Actionable:
- Immediate communication of failed tests allows your practice to immediately remove malfunctioning sterilizers from service and take corrective action
- Built-In Reminders:
- Many of these mail-in programs include complimentary reminder systems to ensure you never miss a required routine test
