The Spordex® suspension contains a certified population of bacterial spores suspended in an aqueous solution. The Spordex® suspensions for ethylene oxide and dry heat are used to validate and requalify ethylene oxide gas or dry heat sterilizers and to monitor the effectiveness of common ethylene oxide gas or dry heat sterilizing processes.
- Lot number, organism name, and expiration on each vial
- Certification card in each package
- Includes 1 ml sterile syringe
- Incubation temperature range: 30 to 35 °C (86 to 95 °F)
- Shelf life of 18 months
The Spordex® suspensions may be used for the following applications: to directly inoculate the product to determine the worst case location in a device that does not accommodate a spore strip or spore disc, to directly inoculate the product in the places least accessible to the sterilization agent, and to manufacture biological indicators utilizing carriers simulating the product being sterilized.
Certifications: The Spordex® spore suspensions for ethylene oxide are tested to meet ISO 11138-1.
Ordering information: Storage conditions: store refrigerated between 2 to 8 °C (36 to 46 °F).
Caution: Do not freeze. Avoid contact with, or storage near, sterilants or chemicals (any oxidizing or reducing agents). Do not use after the expiration date printed on the packaging.
