A-A-54031
24 November 1989
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
INDICATOR, STERILIZATION, STEAM
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description.
This Commercial Item Description covers a steam sterilization indicator strip.
Salient characteristics:
The sterilization indicator strip shall provide visual indication of exposure to steam sterilization conditions by a distinctive color change on the strip. The indicator area shall change color when used as directed inside a surgical pack and subjected to steam at 250° F for 15 minutes or at 270° F for 3 minutes.
Other then
The color change, the entire indicator shall be totally unaffected by autoclaving conditions. Smudging, flaking, or any form of physical damage to the indicator shall be unacceptable. Then color change and original color must be distinctive enough for the end-user to easily differentiate between gas or steam sterilization indicators.
Indicators strips shall not be less than 6-1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Each strip shall be imprinted with instructions for use and for positive determination of completed exposures.
Workmanship. The steam sterilization indicator shall be free from defects which detract from its appearance or impair its serviceability.
Unit. Package (PG). One package containing two hundred and fifty (250) indicators, with instruction for use, as specified, constitutes one unit.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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