Autoclave test strips and biomonitors are used to meet sanitation standards. Chemical indicators, like test strips, will turn color when sanitizer conditions are optimal. Bio monitors use spore strips to record autoclave functionality. Here is the list of the top 10 strips the Dental Country team put together.
| Product Name and Link | Brand | Compatible Sterilization Type | Results Testing Location | Results Time | Other Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attest™ Mini Auto-Reader | Attest™ | Steam | In Office | 24 Minutes | 4 wells, dual auto-reader, compact design, dropship only, nonreturnable |
| Attest™ Steam Biological Incubator | Attest™ | Gravity Steam, Steam except Gravity Displacement | In Office | 24-48 hours | Color-coded, 14 incubator vial capacity, 120V operating voltage |
| SporAmpule® Biological Indicator | SporAmpule® | Steam Heat | In Office | 48 hours | Easy to interpret results, requires no crushing or activation |
| ConFirm® Mail-In Sterilizer Monitoring System | ConFirm® | Dry Heat, Chemical, EtO and Steam Sterilizers | Mail In (Prepaid Postage) | 24 hours | Check results online, third-party documentation of test results, dual-species bacterial spores |
| PassPort® Plus Sterilizer Monitoring Service | PassPort® | Chemical Vapor, Dry Heat, Ethylene Oxide Gas | Mail In (Prepaid Postage) | 24 hours | Laboratory reports, 24/7 access to test results, certified for use in multiple sterilization processes |
| ENSURE 24 Hr Biological Indicators | ENSURE | – | – | 24 hours | Self-contained indicators, ensures effective sterilizer performance |
| Ultrasonic Cavitation Performance | TUTTNAUER USA CO LTD | Ultrasonic Cleaning Machines | – | – | Monitors cavitation process, high challenge level |
| Dry Heat Chemical | SPS Medical | Dry Heat | Internal | – | Provides distinct color change, can be written on and kept as a permanent record |
| SporeCheck™ Steam Biological Indicator System | SporeCheck™ | Steam Heat | In Office | 24 hours | Self-contained, in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines |
| Biological Indicators for Steam, Ultra-Rapid Readout | TUTTNAUER USA CO LTD | Steam, Gravity Steam | In Office | 20 Minutes | Can be used in multiple autoclave types, uses endospores to test sterilization. |
Top 10 Autoclave Pouches & Bags
1. Attest™ Mini Auto-Reader Starter Kit
Attest™ Mini Auto-Reader provides rapid, in-office sterilization monitoring with results in just 24 minutes.
- 4 wells
- Dual auto-reader
- Extra large display can be seen from a distance for easier monitoring
- Compact design takes up less counter space
- Dropship only
- Nonreturnable
Brand: Attest™
Compatible Sterilization Type: Steam
Contains: 1 Attest™ mini auto-reader (490M), 100 Attest super rapid biological indicators (1492VS), 1000 Attest™ steam chemical type 5 integrators (1243B), 10 rolls of Comply™ steam indicator tape for disposable wraps (1355-24MM) and instructions for use
Manufacturer Name: 3M COMPANY
Product Type: Biological Indicator Kit without Incubator
Results Testing Location: In Office
Results Time: 24 Minutes
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2. Attest™ Steam Biological Incubator
Attest™ Steam Biological Incubator is a reliable system for biological monitor strips and monitoring steam sterilization.
- Test results are known in 24-48 hours
- Operates at 56°C-120 V.A.C.
Brand: Attest™
Color Coding: Color Coded
Compatible Sterilization Type: Gravity Steam, Steam except Gravity Displacement
Incubator Vial Capacity: 14
Manufacturer Name: 3M COMPANY
Operating Voltage: 120 V
Package Quantity: 1/Pkg
Process Indicator Type: Color Change
Processing Temperature: 56°C
Product Type: Steam Incubator
Results Testing Location: In Office
Results Time: 24-48 hr
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3. SporAmpule® Biological Indicator, Steam BI
An in-office biological indicator system ideal for monitoring liquid and standard steam sterilization cycles.
- Final results within 48 hours
- Purple to yellow color change or visible turbidity shows sterilization failure
- Requires no crushing or activation
- Easy to interpret results
Brand: SporAmpule®
Compatible Sterilization Type: Steam Heat
Manufacturer Name: SPS Medical
Package Quantity: 100/Pkg
Process Indicator Type: Color Change, Visible Turbidity
Processing Temperature: 55-60 °C
Product Type: Biological Indicator Kit without Incubator
Results Testing Location: In Office
Results Time: 48 hr
4. ConFirm® Mail-In Sterilizer Monitoring System
ConFirm® Mail-In Sterilizer Monitoring System is a biological indicator that is the most accepted means of sterilization monitoring. It directly determines whether the most resistant microorganisms are present because spores used in BIs are more resistant and present in greater numbers than the common microbial contaminants found on patient-care equipment. A passed BI test, which confirms no spore growth, indicates other potential pathogens in the load have been killed.
- Results are available in just 24 hours
- Compatible with dry heat, chemical, EtO and steam sterilizers
- Check results online in 24 on secure, confidential website
- Complimentary reminder service provides either a fax or email alert notification of a missed test date
- Third-party documentation of test results provides a tangible record when proof of testing must be provided
- Highly resistant dual-species bacterial spores provide the most reliable method of testing for an effective sterilization cycle
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared
5. PassPort® Plus Sterilizer Monitoring Service
PassPort® Plus is a mail-in biological indicators system certified for chemical vapor, steam, dry heat, and EO gas processes. All include laboratory reports, 24/7 access to test results via a secured website, and immediate phone calls in case of positive failed tests.
Brand: PassPort®
Compatible Sterilization Type: Chemical Vapor, Dry Heat, Ethylene Oxide Gas
Contains: 1 test strip, 1 integrator, 1 control strip, prepaid envelopes, and lab report
Manufacturer Name: SPS Medical
Package Quantity: 12/Pkg
Product Type: Test Strip Kit
Results Testing Location: Mail In (Prepaid Postage)
Results Time: 24 hr
6. ENSURE 24 Hr Biological Indicators
ENSURE 24-Hr Biological Indicators are fast, reliable, self-contained indicators for results in as little as 24 hours. They help to ensure the effective performance of your sterilizer.
Manufacturer Name: SCICAN INC
7. Ultrasonic Cavitation Performance Indicator Vial
Ultrasonic Cavitation Performance Indicator Vial monitors the cavitation process in ultrasonic cleaning machines to detect strong and weak spots.
- For machines operating at frequencies of =35 kHz, between 18-70 °C
- Glass pearl vibration inside the indicator causes its color to change from blue to yellow
- Challenge level: High
Compatible Bio Monitor System: Ultrasonic Cleaning Machines
Manufacturer Name: TUTTNAUER USA CO LTD
Package Quantity: 6/Pkg
Process Indicator Type: Color Change
Processing Temperature: 18-70°C
Product Type: Biological Indicator Vial
8. Dry Heat Chemical Indicator Strips
Dry Heat Chemical Indicator Strips are chemical indicators for monitoring dry heat sterilization processes.
- Provides distinct color change when exposed to the sterilization process
- An internal chemical indicator should be used within each package or try to be sterilized
- 4″ strips can be written on and kept as a permanent record
Compatible Sterilization Type: Dry Heat
Manufacturer Name: SPS Medical
Package Quantity: 100/Pkg
Process Indicator Type: Color Change
Product Type: Chemical Indicator Strip
Strip Length: 4″
Strip Packaging Location: Internal
9. SporeCheck™ Steam Biological Indicator System
SporeCheck™ is an in-office steam sterilizer test system that provides reliable results in 24 hours while complying with local, state, and federal guidelines. This self-contained steam biological indicator system can be used with all types of steam sterilizers, including gravity, pre-vacuum, and Statim or rapid steam sterilizers.
Brand: SporeCheck™
Compatible Bio Monitor System: SporeCheck™
Compatible Sterilization Type: Steam Heat
Manufacturer Name: HU-FRIEDY
Package Quantity: 25/Pkg
Product Type: Biological Indicator Vial
Results Testing Location: In Office
Results Time: 24 hr
10. Biological Indicators for Steam – Ultra-Rapid Readout
Biological Indicators for Steam are used to verify that conditions were met to kill a specified number of organisms in a steam sterilization cycle.
- Can be used in gravity and pre- and post-vacuum autoclaves at any temperature.
- Uses endospores to test sterilization
Compatible Sterilization Type: Steam, Gravity Steam
Manufacturer Name: TUTTNAUER USA CO LTD
Package Quantity: 50/Pkg
Product Type: Biological Indicator Vial
Results Testing Location: In Office
Results Time: 20 Minutes
