- 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