Steam Biological Indicator 10^6 (RRS 14-21120)


The biological indicator (BI) is known by most experts as monitoring the sterilization process. This is because BI directly evaluates the sterilization process using resistant microorganisms. The RRS biological indicator consists of a plastic tube containing a glass ampoule containing a culture medium suitable for growth and a paper strip impregnated with 106 spores of Geobacillus stearothermophilus (ATCC 7953) and a cap that allows water vapor to enter the tube. The Steam Biological Indicator 10^6 (RRS 14-21120) is compliant with ISO 11138.

Instructions for general use of the steam biological indicator RRS

Record the number of the sterilizer and the date of the process on the BI.

Biological indicators have to always be placed at the worst-case location according to the validation standard, e.g. for steam sterilization processes EN ISO 17665-1, which may be inside of a package with solid goods or inside of instruments.

Select the number of BIs according to the autoclave volume and instructions (at least two and 5 in higher capacities). But less than two is never recommended. The number of BI should be selected according to the national accreditation standards of Iranian hospitals (4th edition / 1398).

Check the chemical indicator type 1 on the indicator. The color change in chemical indicator indicates the placement of a BI in the sterilization process.

After the sterilization process, break the glass capsule containing the culture medium inside the vial. Then place the BI in the incubator at 56 ± 2 ° C for 24 hours.

Result

The color change of biological indicator to yellow indicates a defect in the sterilization process after the mentioned period of time. The content of the vial can become turbid or the appearance of a precipitate can be observed due to bacterial growth. If there is no color change in the indicator after the specified period of time, the result of the test will be negative and this indicates that the sterilization process is adequate.

The color change of the Steam Biological Indicator 10^6 (RRS 14-21120) before and after exposure to steam autoclave, in the positive and negative state

Important! * Check the biological indicator being incubated at appropriate intervals of 10 hours.

Use a non-sterile vial as a positive control. In this case, you make sure that the appropriate conditions are provided in the incubator. For results to be valid, the positive control indicator should turn to yellow and the negative control should not change its original color.

Record the positive results in the RRS CSSD Documentation NoteBookand and discard them immediately.

Storage

  • The BI should be stored away from light, at temperatures between 10-30 ºC and 30-80% Relative Humidity.
  • Do not freeze and store close to other sterilization agents or chemical products.
  • The RRS biological indicator has a certain shelf life that marked on it.

WARNING!

  • Each indicator is intended for a single use and must be discarded after use.
  • The ampoule is fragile, protect it from shocks, falls, and sudden temperature changes.

Disposal

Discard Steam Biological Indicator 10^6 (RRS 14-21120) after use according to your country’s healthcare and safety regulations. The positive biological indicator can be sterilized in gravity air displacement steam sterilizers at 121 °C for at least 20 minutes or at 134 °C for at least 10 minutes in vacuum-assisted steam sterilizers.

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