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ProChek ID Indicator Strips (SM4340) are internal Class 1 indicators reacting to steam moisture and heat. The ink changes from white to dark brown/black in steam or medium brown in chemical vapor. This product meets the CDC and AAMI ST79 guidelines for an internal chemical indicator to be used inside pouches, cassettes and packs to…

ProChek S is specifically engineered for use with standard steam sterilizers (gravity and pre-vac). It is not suitable for monitoring chemical vapor “Chemiclaves”, dry heat or STATIM® pulse sterilizers.

Most self-seal sterilization pouch brands, including MicroCare ProView® plus pouches, now feature built-in external and “internal” indicators. Technically this may be adequate for small pouches with a few instruments. But the “built-in” indicator cannot monitor adequate steam penetration inside instrument cassettes or thick surgery packs that are processed inside self-seal pouches. Therefore it is recommended…

Do not release the load of instruments for use. Check the physical controls (temperature, cycle time, etc.) and print out if available. Verify that correct cycle time, temperature and pressure are in use.Determine if the sterilizer is overloaded. Evaluate how items are loaded. Packages placed paper to paper or stacked flat instead of on edge…

Proclense plus is an economical instrument detergent intended for cleaning medical and dental instruments and devices.

Detergents work by reducing surface tension of water while emulsifying soils. This process is aided by friction through brushing and scrubbing along with impingement (spray water pressure).