Abstract:
Sterilization indicators that include a neutralizer, such indicators useful for testing the effectiveness of a sterilization procedure by measuring the activity of an active enzyme whose activity is correlated with the survival of microorganisms.
Abstract:
A self-contained sterilization process biological indicator is provided. The indicator includes a cuvette having at least one liquid-impermeable wall that forms an opening into a compartment, a predetermined number of sterilization process-resistant spores disposed in the compartment, a liquid medium disposed in the compartment, and a nucleic acid-interacting dye disposed in the compartment, with the proviso that the self-contained sterilization process biological indicator does not include an effective amount of germination medium and/or microbial growth medium. The opening is part of a pathway that permits passage of a sterilant gas into the compartment. The nucleic acid-interacting dye is fluorescent when bound to DNA or RNA. A method of using the self-contained sterilization process biological indicator to determine the effectiveness of a sterilization process is also provided.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to self-contained biological indicators wherein a single type of indicator is capable of being used for various sterilization conditions, including sterilization with steam and/or ethylene oxide. In some embodiments, a single type of biological indicator is capable of being used for different steam sterilization conditions having varied temperatures and sterilization cycles.
Abstract:
An article and method are provided for assessing the efficacy of a sterilization process. The article comprises an outer container having an interior volume; a dry source of measurable biological activity disposed in the interior volume; and an effective amount of a dry agent for neutralizing a sterilant compound; wherein both the source of measurable biological activity and the agent are in vapor communication with an environment outside the outer container. The method comprises exposing the article to a first sterilant and, optionally, a second sterilant for a period of time and detecting the measurable biological activity.
Abstract:
A self-contained sterilization process biological indicator is provided. The indicator includes a cuvette having at least one liquid-impermeable wall that forms an opening into a compartment, a nucleic acid-interacting dye disposed in the compartment, a predetermined number of sterilization process-resistant spores disposed in the compartment, a first liquid medium disposed in the compartment, and a nutrient composition that facilitates germination and/or outgrowth of a viable spore. The spores in the self-contained sterilization process biological indicator are contacting the dye. The nutrient composition is disposed in the compartment and isolated from the spores. The opening is part of a pathway that permits passage of a sterilant gas into the compartment. The nucleic acid-interacting dye is fluorescent when it interacts with DNA or RNA. A method of using the self-contained sterilization process biological indicator to determine the effectiveness of a sterilization process is also provided.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to self-contained biological indicators wherein a single type of indicator is capable of being used for various sterilization conditions, including sterilization with steam and/or ethylene oxide. In some embodiments, a single type of biological indicator is capable of being used for different steam sterilization conditions having varied temperatures and sterilization cycles.
Abstract:
A method is provided. The method includes providing an article, the article including a nonwoven substrate having a copolymer grafted thereto, the copolymer including interpolymerized monomer units of a quaternary ammonium-containing ligand monomers; an amide monomer; an oxy monomer; and a coating on the nonwoven substrate, the coating including a plurality of test microorganisms, an enzyme or a second substrate; and contacting the article with a detection medium for a period of time.
Abstract:
A biological sterilization indicator (BI) is provided. The BI can include a housing, and a container positioned in the housing. The BI can further include a first chamber, and a second chamber with a source of biological activity disposed therein. The BI can further include a substrate positioned in the housing between the first chamber and the second chamber. The substrate can be positioned in fluid communication with the first chamber and the second chamber, and the substrate can be further positioned such that the substrate is not in direct contact with the source of biological activity. The substrate can comprise a hydrophobic nonporous film having an aperture. The substrate and the aperture are dimensioned to control fluid flow between the first compartment and the second compartment. The substrate can extend around substantially the entire inner perimeter of the housing between the first compartment and the second compartment.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to self-contained biological indicators wherein a single type of indicator is capable of being used for various sterilization conditions, including sterilization with steam, hydrogen peroxide, and/or ethylene oxide. In some embodiments, a single type of biological indicator is capable of being used for different steam sterilization conditions having varied temperatures and sterilization cycles.
Abstract:
An embodiment of the present invention provides a carrier piece, and an endoscope cleaning efficacy detection device and method, belongs to the technical field of endoscope cleaning, and can solve the problems of inaccurate technical detection results, consuming much time, no real-time performance and troublesome operation of the existing endoscope cleaning efficacy detection. The carrier piece provided by an embodiment of the present invention is provided in an endoscope cleaning loop and has a support surface, the support surface having a simulation pollutant adhered thereon, and a structure of the carrier piece can at least enable a fluid flowing along the support surface to produce a turbulent flow. The endoscope cleaning efficacy detection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention comprises the carrier piece which is used in the endoscope cleaning efficacy detection method provided by the present disclosure.