– The 3M Steam-Clox indicator gives you assurance of the steam sterilization process
– Its internal chemical indicators monitor all conditions necessary for steam sterilization inside packs for 121ºC or 134 ºC gravity/ vacuum-assisted steam sterilization process
– The device is equipped with flower indicator pattern that provides more information than a “pass or fail” colour interpretation; the sequential clockwise pattern of colour development also indicates two levels of insufficient exposure and one level of overexposure
– The three top indicator spots (numbers 1, 2 and 3) should turn from purple to green indicating that the items in the pack, peel pouch, unwrapped tray, or rigid container were exposed to sufficient steam sterilization conditions
– The failure of indicator spot number 3 to change from purple to green indicates insufficient exposure to steam sterilization conditions inside the pack
– The colour changes with indicator spots numbers 1, 2 and 4 provide information on the degree of insufficient or sufficient conditions of exposure
– These indicators come in a standard packing of 250 units per pack