- The 3M Comply SteriGage Chemical Integrator 1243B consist of a paper wick and steam and temperature-sensitive chemical pellet contained in a paper/film/foil laminate envelope
- The chemical pellet melts and migrates as a dark colour along with the paper wick
- The indicator integrates all critical parameters of steam and EO sterilization to provide a convenient way to monitor proper sterilization process conditions
- It is meant to immediately identify problems in specific packs in the load
- The non-toxic chemicals are contained in an enclosed system so there's no need to worry about contamination of sterile items
- The extent of migration depends on exposure to steam, time, and temperature
- The migration is visible through a window marked accept or reject
- The colour should enter the accept window for an accepted result
- If the colour has not entered the accept window, a reject result is indicated
- This chemical indicator can only be used in warm 120-145F/49-63C and cool 85-100F/29-38C cycles in EO/HCFC gas mixture sterilization processes
- These chemical indicators come in a standard packing of 10 units per box