to wrap packages EO for steam, ethylene oxide or hydrogen peroxide VH2O2 sterilization processes Quantity/Pack Sterilization Colour change Art.-No. Product Code Length [m] Width [mm] [Rolls] Process before after 211-351 12 C-S-L-1-AT Steam Creme-coloured Black lines 211-352 48 50 19 212-351 12 Ethylene Red-brown C-E-L-1-AT “word: gas“ Green „Gas“ 212-352 48 oxide Hydrogen Blue/Purple lines Pink lines 214-351 4 C-V-L-1-AT 25 24 and dots and dots Peroxide (*) On all gke-packages, an additional letter code has been added to the 6-digit article number. The additional letter code refers to the language and/or customized version. It is only added on the outside label, the inside of the pack is identical to the article numbers and the above table.
Application Handling Information
The process indicator tape is available for steam, ethylene oxide and 1. Adhere process indicator tape on disposable wraps. hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes and contains a Type 1 indicator according to EN ISO 11140-1. 2. The indicator turns colour when exposed to proper sterilization conditions. Please check for colour change after sterilization, see The process indicator is adhered to packages indicating that the package table above. has passed a sterilization process if the indicator color has changed. The 3. After use, the tape removes easily. process indicator only provides the logistical information that the package was subjected to a sterilization process in order to avoid the confusion of Storage and Disposal sterilized and non-sterilized material. 1. For longer periods store the H2O2 indicator tape in the original The use of indicator tape does not provide any information about sterility package. of the load. To monitor sterility of the load, a type 5 or 6 indicator must be 2. Store indicator tape always between 5-30 °C or 41-86 °F and a placed inside each pack at the worst-case penetration location. For hollow humidity of 5-80% RH. minimal invasive surgical (MIS) instruments a validated type 2 indicator 3. The vapour of chemicals especially hydrogen peroxide may change system shall be used to demonstrate sterile agent penetration and sterility. the indicator before or after sterilization. Therefore, do not store them together with other chemicals. Product Description 4. The indicator tape should not be used after expiry date. It may be The indicator tape is self-adhesive available on roll for steam, ethylene disposed with normal waste. oxide or hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes and is latex-free. For further technical details please contact your local dealer or gke Performance Characteristics directly. We will assist you with any technical questions. Also visit our website www.gke.eu for more information. Each indicator tape contains a process indicator according to EN ISO 11140-1 Type 1 for its sterilization process. 760-024 ED V01 10-2019