CROSSTEX Steam Biological Indicator- 25/bx #SCS-025

CROSSTEX - Steam Biological Indicator- 25bx
Disposable
# 400977 – Mfg # SCS-025 

Features:
An in-office biological Indicator (BI) system certified for use with all steam STERILIZATION cycles.
Ths system gives clear, easy to interpret results for monitoring the effectiveness of the STERILIZATION process.
Biological Indicator results are known after 24 hours incubation in any compatible dry block incubator operating at 55°-60°C.
Accessories include: a 55-60oC dry block incubator that comes with built-in vial crusher and 15 wells..

Specifications:
* Quantity: 25/pk

Product Type: Biological Indicator test system
Brand: CROSSTEX (SCS Series)
Use: Verifies sterilizer efficacy using bacterial spores

What It Does

A biological Indicator contains resistant spores (typically Geobacillus stearothermophilus) that are used to test sterilizers (usually steam autoclaves).

Instead of just testing temperature or pressure, this test verifies whether the STERILIZATION process actually killed the spores — a direct biological challenge.

Typical Kit Details

While specific listings vary, a product like SCS-025 typically includes:

• Biological Indicator vials or ampoules

• Spore Strips or media that detect surviving spores

• Incubation system/medium to check for growth

• Usually packaged in a multi-pack (often 25 or 50 tests per box depending on SKU)

How It Works (Standard BI Use)

1. Place the Indicator inside your sterilizer load (in a challenging location).

2. Run the STERILIZATION cycle.

3. Incubate the Indicator after STERILIZATION.

4. Read the result:

   • No growth = STERILIZATION was effective

   • Growth = STERILIZATION failure