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Equipment Control Products play an extremely important role in sterilisation process monitoring, using chemical indicators to verify that sterilisation equipment is performing effectively

3M™ Electronic Test System

The 3M Electronic Test System (ETS) is a unique independently validated and calibrated system. It comprises of a sensing unit, data-coverter and dedicated PC based software. It has been independently documented as satisfying the daily steam penetration test. This precise instrument replaces a number of the standard tests carried out on a steam porous load steriliser, saving time and increasing the productivity of the sterilisation facilities.

Cat.no

Description

Pack size

Pack price

4008

3M ETS Sensing Unit (400 uses)

1

£2300.00

4009

3M ETS Data converter

1

£270.00

4010

3M ETS Software

1

£1400.00

5% Discount on above prices when bought as package

3M™ Comply™ Disposable Bowie & Dick Type Autoclave Test Pack

With unique colour chemistry, the 3M Comply Disposable Bowie & Dick Type test pack is a compact, efficient and easy-to-use disposable test pack. It conforms to BS EN867: 2001, carries the BSI kite-mark and was developed for one-off use in porous load autoclaves for daily Bowie & Dick tests.

Cat.no

Description

Pack size

Pack price

1300

Disposable Autoclave Test Pack (Red to Blue)

20

£101.00

1301

Disposable Autoclave Test Pack (Blue to Pink)

20

£101.00

1300R

Record file

1

£17.00

Process Indicators are exposure indicators that allow processed goods to be distinguished from unprocessed goods

3M™ Comply™ Steam Indicator Tape

For over 25 years, the chemical indicator of choice for steam autoclaves has been 3M Comply Steam indicator tape No. 1222. It meets the requirement of BS EN867: 2001. and has a superior adhesive which adheres well to all types of wraps. Due to an increase in single-use packaging, there is now a new, dedicated 3M™ Comply Steam Indicator Tape, 1255. This is designed specifically for disposable wraps.

Cat.no

Description

Pack size

Pack price

1222-13

13mm x 55m

36

£80.00

1222-19

19mm x 55m

24

£80.00

1222-25

25mm x 55m

18

£80.00

1222-50

50mm x 55m

9

£80.00

1255-19

19mm x 55m

24

£110.00

3M™ Comply™ Ethylene Oxide Indicator Tape

3M Comply Ethylene Oxide indicator tape is designed for use as a packaging tape and as a means of ascertaining whether packs have been exposed to ethylene oxide gas. EN867

Cat.no

Description

Pack size

Pack price

1224-19

19mm x 55m

24

£229.00

1224-25

25mm x 55m

18

£210.00

3M™ Comply™ Dry-Heat Indicator Tape

3M Comply Dry-Heat indicator tape can be used both as a packaging tape and as a means of identifying items which have been subjected to a dry-heat sterilisation process. Colour changes at 155°C after 30 minutes.

Cat.no

Description

Pack size

Pack price

1226

19mm x 50m

1

£29.00

Scotch™ High-Temperature Masking Tape

Scotch 2836 tape is a smooth, crepe high-performance masking tape with good adhesion and tack properties. It is particularly suitable for use as autoclave packaging tape, in conjunction with autoclave indicator tape for porous-load steam-sterilisation processes. The tape meets the performance requirements of BS 7893.

Cat.no

Description

Pack size

Pack price

2836-19

19mm x 50m

48

£75.00

2836-25

25mm x 50m

36

£75.00

2836-50

50mm x 50m

20

£75.00

Indicator Tape Dispenser and Blade

For use with all tapes in the 3M range.

Cat.no

Description

Pack size

Pack price

C-22

Heavy-duty dispenser for indicator tapes

1

£51.00

C22

Corrugated replacement blade

1

£7.25

3M™ Comply™ Indicator Labels

These simple, convenient labels allow easy verification that products have been processed. The pressure-sensitive adhesive allows easy removal after processing. Especially suited for hard-surfaced items. Meets EN867 requirements.

Cat.no

Description

Pack size

Pack price

160

3M Comply Indicator label - Steam

12x1000

£582.00

170

3M Comply Indicator label - Dry-Heat

1000

£48.50

3M™ Comply™ Instrument Protectors

Protects sharp-pointed instruments from damage and reduces the possibility of pouch-puncture during sterilisation. Indicators on the protectors verify either steam or EtO gas processing. Meets EN867 requirements.

Cat.no

Description

Pack size

Pack price

13911

50mm x 128mm

1000

£365.00

13913

90mm x 175mm

1000

£457.00

13915

140mm x 255mm

1000

£598.00

This is the process by which a load is monitored and released for use, based on the result of a biological or chemical indicator which may, or may not, be placed in a process challenge device

3M Attest biological monitors are true biological indicators, in self-contained indicator capsules. They enable checks on the biological reliability and performance of each autoclave without the need for laboratory facilities and laboratory-trained personnel. They are easy to use and give a colour-change result within 24 to 48 hours of processing. Requires the appropriate 3M Dry block incubator. Meet EN866 requirements. Requires 3M Dry Block Incubator

Cat.no

Description

Pack size

Pack price

1262

Bacillus stearothermophilus for steam autoclaves, 121°C and 134°C

100

£268.00

1264

Bacillus subtilis for ethylene oxide autoclaves

100

£268.00

1264S

Bacillus subtilis for ethylene oxide autoclaves
(Industrial Specification)

600

£1824.00

128A

Dry-block incubator, Steam, for 1262 Attest - holds up to 28 vials

1

£518.00

129A

Dry-block incubator, EtO Gas, for 1264 Attest - holds up to 28 vials

1

£518.00

The 3M Attest Rapid-Readout Biological Monitoring System employs true biological indicators that provide clear, easy-to-interpret biological results in just one to four hours, thus reducing quarantine times and allowing quick and efficient detection of sterilisation process failure. Requires the appropriate 3M Autoreader incubator. Meet EN866 requirements. Requires 3M Autoreader Incubator

Cat.no

Description

Pack size

Pack price

1291

Self-contained Biological Indicator for use in steam 132-135°C downward-displacement cycle

50

£181.00

1292E

Self-contained Biological Indicator for use in steam 121-123°C downward-displacement and 132-135°C vacuum-assisted cycles

50

£181.00

W/290

Auto-reader, holds up to 14 vials. For use with 1291 and 1292 Biological Indicators

1

£1499.00

1294

Self-contained Biological Indicator for use in E.O gas.

50

£181.00

W/290G

Auto-reader, holds up to 14 vials. For use with 1294.

1

£1499.00

788 0787

Replacement lamp/starter for autoreaders 193/183G.

1

£59.00

These are placed inside each pack, providing end-users with clear, visual reassurance that critical conditions have been achieved.

3M™ Comply™ Colour Change Chemical Indicators

Reliable, multi-variable indicator strips which offer a low-cost method of chemically monitoring the sterilisation process that is both accurate and consistent. Meets requirements EN867

Cat.no

Description

Pack size

Pack price

1250

3M Comply steam strips

240 x 8

£326.00

1251

3M Comply EO strips

240 x 4

£210.00

1252

3M Comply steam cards

240 x 4

£294.00

1258

3M Comply Formaldehyde Indicator Strips

240 x 6

£627.00

1259

3M Comply strips for Prion steam cycle

250 x 4

£POA.00

00311

3M Comply Dry Heat chemical indicator strip

250 x 10

£630.00

3M™ Comply™ Sequential Response Chemical Indicators

Sequential response, multi-variable indicators that react sequentially to the parameters of sterilisation, e.g. time, temperature + steam. They also provide some indication of sterilant quality. Meets requirements EN867

Cat.no

Description

Pack size

Pack price

118

3M Comply (ATI) Steam Indicator Plus - long form

200

£49.00

3M™ Comply™ Moving Front Chemical Integrators

3M Comply Moving Front chemical integrators are more sophisticated than chemical indicators. They do not rely solely on chemical reactions, but utilise physical processes as well. Being a moving front indicator, unlike colour-change indicators/integrators, they provide unambiguous, easy-to-interpret results. Meets requirements EN867

Cat.no

Description

Pack size

Pack price

1243A

3M Comply SteriGage steam chemical integrator

500 x 2

£339.00

1243B

3M Comply SteriGage steam chemical integrator

100 x 10

£345.00

1243E

3M Comply SteriGage steam integrator with extender strip

1000

£376.00

2134MM

3M Comply Thermalog steam chemical integrator

250

£65.00

2524MM

3M Comply Thermalog EtO chemical integrator

250

£66.00

1240E

3M Comply Extender

5000

£195.00

These products are the most popular selection from the 3M™ sterilisation assurance range

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