Attest™ Rapid Steam Biological Indicator - 3 Hours
Rapid Readout - 121°C Gravity and 132°C Vacuum-Assisted Steam - Brown Cap - Box of 50

The Attest™ Rapid Steam Biological Indicator is a self-contained biological indicator for monitoring 121°C (250°F) gravity displacement and 132°C (270°F) vacuum-assisted 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 3 hours.

Each indicator contains a Geobacillus stearothermophilus spore strip and a sealed glass ampoule of growth media, and conforms to ISO 11138-1:2017 and ISO 11138-3:2017. A chemical process indicator changes from rose to brown after exposure to the steam process, and a brown 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 3 hours when used with the Attest Auto-reader 390
• For 121°C (250°F) gravity displacement and 132°C (270°F) vacuum-assisted steam sterilization cycles
• Self-contained design with Geobacillus stearothermophilus spore strip and sealed growth media ampoule
• Conforms to ISO 11138-1:2017 and ISO 11138-3:2017
• Chemical process indicator changes from rose to brown after steam exposure
• Brown 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 and vacuum-assisted steam
• Cycle temperatures: 121°C (250°F) gravity displacement; 132°C (270°F) vacuum-assisted
• Readout: Fluorescent
• Time to result: 3 hours
• Compatible auto-reader: Attest Auto-reader 390
• Cap colour: Brown
• Chemical process indicator: Changes from rose to brown after processing
• Standards: ISO 11138-1:2017, ISO 11138-3:2017
• 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 121°C (250°F) gravity displacement and 132°C (270°F) vacuum-assisted 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 3 hours 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 1492V?
Both have brown caps. This rapid indicator is for 121°C gravity displacement and 132°C vacuum-assisted cycles and gives a result in 3 hours in the Attest Auto-reader 390. The Attest 1492V super rapid indicator is for dynamic air removal cycles at 132°C and 135°C and gives a result in 24 minutes in the Attest Auto-reader 490 or 490M.

What is the difference between the 3 hour and 1 hour Attest rapid steam indicators?
The 3 hour indicator has a brown cap and is for 121°C gravity displacement and 132°C vacuum-assisted cycles. The 1 hour indicator has a blue cap and is for 132°C gravity displacement cycles. Both are read in the Attest Auto-reader 390.

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