Monitoring
Chemical Indicator Strip (Class 6)
Type 6 emulating indicator designed for a specific steam cycle (e.g. 134 °C / 3.5 min or 121…
- Steam
- ISO 11140
- OEM/ODM
Real-World Solutions. Real Impact.
National Medical Center Monitoring Optimization
Optimised the sterilization monitoring and documentation system for a national medical centre with steam, EO and plasma sterilizers.
1. Customer Background
A tertiary medical centre operating steam, ethylene oxide and hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilizers across two CSSDs.
- Steam, EO, H₂O₂ plasmaSterilizer types
- 2CSSDs
2. Challenges
- Three sterilant typesStaff needed indicators that were clearly distinguishable for steam, EO and plasma loads.
- Cycle-specific releaseThe centre wanted Type 6 monitoring for its 134 °C / 3.5 min cycles.
3. Solutions Provided
- Colour-coded indicator setSteam, EO and plasma tapes and strips with distinct colour changes.
- Type 6 indicatorsClass 6 strips designed for the exact cycle in use.
4. Product Mix Used
Monitoring
EO Indicator Strip (Type 4)
Type 4 chemical indicator strip for ethylene oxide sterilization. Placed inside the pack, the…
- EO
- ISO 11140
- OEM/ODM
Monitoring
Plasma Indicator Strip (Type 4)
Type 4 chemical indicator strip for hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) plasma sterilization…
- H2O2 Plasma
- ISO 11140
- OEM/ODM
Monitoring
Plasma Indicator Tape
Type 1 process indicator tape for hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) plasma sterilization. Indicator…
- H2O2 Plasma
- ISO 11140
- OEM/ODM
5. Implementation Process
- 01Assessment
- 02Indicator mapping
- 03Trials
- 04Rollout
- 05Review
6. Results & Impact
- 3Sterilant types monitored with one system
- 100%Cycle-specific internal monitoring
