Spore ampoule for dry heat sterilization processes. Bacillus atrophaeus (ATCC® 9372). 10⁶ spores per ampule. Each box of 50 ampules. Readout: 72 hours. The contents of the ampoule should be incubated in the Bionova® MC1020-2 culture medium tube or a culture medium suitable for the growth of Bacillus atrophaeus ATCC® 9372.
- Consistent and reliable spore population and D-value
- Glass ampoule 10.2 mm internal diameter, wall thickness of 0.5 mm and length 58.0 mm
- Separate culture medium is required
- Culture medium MC1020-2 (VWR# 77506-994) and incubation in Bionova dual incubator IC10/20 recommended
- D/valueDRY is provided: not lower than 2.0 min. Conditions: 160 °C, Z-value is provided, not lower than 20 °C
- Shelf-life: 2 years
The contents of the ampoule should be incubated in the Bionova® MC1020-2 culture medium tube or a culture medium suitable for the growth of Bacillus atrophaeus ATCC® 9372.
If the sterilization process was unsuccessful, the indicator medium will change from blue to yellow after incubation at 37 ±2 °C, thus indicating the presence of living spores.
If the sterilization process was successful, the indicator medium will remain blue, being the final reading taken after 72 hours of the indicator’s incubation at 37 ±2 °C.
Storage conditions:
T = 10 to 30 °C, RH = 30 to 80%, keep the product away from direct light.
Certifications: ISO 13485; ISO 11138; ISO 11140-1.
Packaging: 50 units per box.
