Mesa Labs has announced the introduction of a new biological indicator (BI), ExpoSure™.
The ExpoSure™ BI is a self-contained biological indicator (SCBI) for use in monitoring the efficacy of the following STERRAD® sterilisation cycles:
- STERRAD® 50
- STERRAD® 100S (short and long*)
- STERRAD® 200 (short and long*)
- STERRAD® NX® (advanced and standard)
- STERRAD® 100NX® (STANDARD, FLEX, DUO, and EXPRESS)
*Long applies to industrial cycles only
ExpoSure has received its 510(k) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) making it suitable for healthcare and non-healthcare settings and usage. Its 24-hour incubation time and flexibility makes it a powerful tool to help facilities maintain compliance and patient safety, while offering a reliable and robust 12-month expiry.
With 30 indicators per box, ExpoSure is suited to a budget-conscious departments looking for an affordable alternative product, which delivers high-quality and consistent results.
ExpoSure is a direct replacement product and can be used in conjunction with existing incubators out in the field (55°C -60°C). The on-board chemical indicator confirms that it has been exposed by changing from red to blue upon exposure to the sterilant.