Mesa Labs Prospore™ Self-Contained Biological Indicator

Ideal for validating steam sterilization of liquids

Supplier:  Mesa Labs PS510

Catalog No. 12-001-1

Description

Safe, easy-to-use, self-contained biological indicator used to validate or monitor steam sterilization in hospitals and pharmaceutical facilities.

• No activation is required—simply expose ampule sterilizer and incubate afterwards
• Sealed Prospore ampules contain Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores suspended in growth media
• Bromocresol purple pH indicator added to assist in detecting spore growth
• Outgrowth of spores decreases pH, causing a color change from purple to yellow
• Standard population is 10⁵ per unit
• Results available in 48 hours
• 4mL ampules

Order Info

For 121°C steam sterilization cycles only. A control test should be used to verify spore viability.

Specifications

• For Use With (Application): Validating steam sterilization of liquids
• Temperature (Metric): 2°C to 8°C
• Quantity: Pack of 10

• Temperature (English): 35.6°F to 46.4°F
• Population: 10⁵