Attest™ Rapid Steam Biological Indicator - 1 Hour
Rapid Readout - Gravity Displacement Steam - 132°C - Blue Cap - Box of 50

The Attest™ Rapid Steam Biological Indicator is a self-contained biological indicator for monitoring 132°C (270°F) gravity displacement steam sterilization cycles. Attest is a Solventum brand, formerly 3M, and this indicator was previously sold as the 3M Attest Rapid Steam Biological Indicator. When incubated in an Attest Auto-reader 390, it gives a final fluorescent result in 1 hour.

Each indicator contains a Geobacillus stearothermophilus spore strip and a sealed glass ampoule of growth media. A chemical process indicator changes from rose to brown after exposure to the steam process, and a blue colour-coded cap makes the indicator easy to identify. It is suited to sterile processing departments, operating rooms and clinics using an Attest Auto-reader 390 for routine steam sterilizer monitoring. Each box contains 50 biological indicators.

Key Features

• Final fluorescent result in 1 hour when used with the Attest Auto-reader 390
• For 132°C (270°F) gravity displacement steam sterilization cycles
• Self-contained design with Geobacillus stearothermophilus spore strip and sealed growth media ampoule
• Chemical process indicator changes from rose to brown after steam exposure
• Blue colour-coded cap for easy identification

Specifications

• Brand: Attest
• Manufacturer: Solventum (formerly 3M)
• Product type: Self-contained biological indicator
• Biological indicator system: Rapid readout
• Test organism: Geobacillus stearothermophilus
• Sterilization process: Gravity displacement steam
• Cycle temperature: 132°C (270°F)
• Readout: Fluorescent
• Time to result: 1 hour
• Compatible auto-reader: Attest Auto-reader 390
• Cap colour: Blue
• Chemical process indicator: Changes from rose to brown after processing
• Pack size: 50 biological indicators per box

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Attest Rapid Steam Biological Indicator a 3M product?
Attest was previously a 3M brand. It is now part of Solventum, and this indicator was formerly sold as the 3M Attest Rapid Steam Biological Indicator.

What sterilization cycles is this biological indicator used for?
It is designed for 132°C (270°F) gravity displacement steam sterilization cycles. Refer to the IFU to confirm applicable cycles.

How long does it take to get a result?
The indicator gives a final fluorescent result in 1 hour when incubated in an Attest Auto-reader 390.

Which auto-reader works with this biological indicator?
This indicator is designed for use with the Attest Auto-reader 390.

What is the difference between this indicator and the Attest 1491?
Both are blue cap biological indicators for gravity displacement steam cycles. This rapid indicator gives a result in 1 hour in the Attest Auto-reader 390. The Attest 1491 super rapid indicator gives a result in 24 minutes in the Attest Auto-reader 490 or 490M.

How many biological indicators are in a box?
Each box contains 50 biological indicators.