Euro Med Steam Indicator Strips

Made from paper, latex-free strips with a distinctive, color change feature when exposed to steam sterilization.

RECOMMENDED HOSPITAL ETHYLENE OXIDE STERILIZATION PARAMETERS
• Items must be thoroughly cleaned of all foreign matter prior to sterilization.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the operation and loading of the sterilizer.
• There must be direct exposure to all surfaces of the instruments being sterilized.
• Instruments should be sterilized in their “open” position.
• Contact of plastic to bare metal should be avoided.
Ethylene Oxide Cycle
Temperature 125°F–130°F (52 °C– 54°C)
50% RH (pre-humidity) 60 minutes -0/+10 minutes
Pre-vacuum 24” Hg ± 2” Hg (61 cm Hg ± 5 cm Hg)
Gas Pressure 6–8 psig (550-660 mg/L EO)
Exposure Time 4 hours minimum
Post Vacuum 24” Hg 2X ± 2” Hg (61 cm Hg 2X ± 5 cm Hg)
Aeration 12 -0/+1 hour at 120°F (49°C)
NOTE: The particular EO cycle must be validated per the equipment manufacturer’s
requirements. It is recommended that each institution employ procedures, which include
the use of biological indicators in order to determine the effectiveness of the ethylene
oxide process.