Description

Why Choose STEAMPlus™ Type 5 Integrators?

In a busy clinical environment, waiting for weekly biological spore tests isn’t always practical for day-to-day operations. The STEAMPlus™ Chemical Integrator bridges that gap by offering an immediate readout that acts as your very own facility Sterility Assurance Policy. Utilizing advanced moving-front ink technology, a dark bar migrates along the strip during the cycle. If the parameters for safe sterilization are achieved, the bar enters the clearly marked blue “SAFE” window, confirming the autoclave functioned exactly as intended.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Immediate Readout: Provides real-time confirmation immediately upon cycle completion so you know if your autoclave functioned properly before releasing equipment.

• Moving-Front Technology: Features a precise, easy-to-read dark bar that migrates into a blue “SAFE” zone to eliminate interpretation errors and prevent faulty load releases.

• Biological Indicator Equivalence: Holds FDA clearance with documented performance parallel to biological spore testing, providing elite-level compliance and peace of mind.

• Universal Steam Compatibility: Approved for use across all standard steam sterilization processes, including gravity, pre-vacuum, and immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS / flash cycles).

• Safe and Eco-Friendly Composition: Manufactured entirely without natural rubber latex, lead, or other heavy metals, ensuring a safe experience for clinical staff.

• Enhanced Traceability: Every 4″ x 0.75″ strip has the specific lot number and expiration date printed directly on the front for clean, easy record-keeping.

Available Packaging Options & Bulk Quantities

To meet the specific volume demands of your facility—whether you run a small private clinic or a high-capacity surgical center—we offer the Crosstex™ STEAMPlus™ Type 5 Integrators in three distinct pack sizes. Select your preferred quantity from our product dropdown menu above:

• 100-Pack (Item: SSI-100): Ideal for smaller dental practices, specialized clinics, or facilities looking for routine daily monitoring protocols.

• 250-Pack (Item: SSI-250): Perfect for mid-sized medical facilities and busy outpatient centers looking to balance inventory with consistent multi-load daily testing.

• 1000-Pack (Item: SSI-1000): Maximum value bulk packaging designed for high-volume hospital sterile processing departments (SPD), ensuring you never run short during critical load cycles.

SPECIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE

• Product Type: Type 5 / Class 5 Integrating Indicator (Chemical Indicator)

• Manufacturer: Crosstex International / SPS Medical Supply Corp.

• Manufacturer Item Number: SSI-100

• Strip Dimensions: 4″ x 0.75″ (10.2 cm x 1.9 cm)

• Quantity: 100 indicators per bag

• Package Weight: 1 lbs

• Package Dimensions: 8 × 6 × 1 inches

• Standards Compliance: Fully tested to meet AAMI ST-60 and ISO 11140-1:2005 / ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11140-1:2014 performance standards for Type 5 integrating indicators.

• Country of Origin: Made in the USA

HOW TO USE & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Placement: Place at least one STEAMPlus™ Integrator strip inside the load—ideally in the center of the tray, inside the densest pack, or in the area of greatest challenge to the steam sterilant.

2. Frequency: It is recommended to use an integrator strip at least once daily, though using one in every load provides the highest level of protection against costly recalls. Note: An integrator strip MUST be included in every load containing an implantable device.

3. Run the Cycle: Process the load normally according to your specific sterilizer manufacturer’s instructions.

4. Verify and Release: Upon cycle completion, aseptically remove the strip and inspect the window.

   • PASS: If the dark bar has completely crossed the fail area and entered the blue SAFE zone, the load is safe to release.

   • FAIL: If the dark bar fails to reach the blue SAFE zone, DO NOT release the load. Isolate the items and investigate potential autoclave malfunctions.

Important Compliance Note:

While STEAMPlus™ Type 5 Integrators closely mirror biological performance and allow immediate release of non-implant loads, they do not contain live spores. Therefore, they do not replace the weekly or daily biological spore testing recommended by the CDC. Implant loads should always be quarantined until formal biological indicator (BI) results are finalized.

Recommended Companion Products

Complete your facility’s sterility assurance protocol with these compatible essentials:

• STEAMPlus™ Tray Record Cards (Item TRC-050): 3” x 5” traceability cards featuring pre-attached STEAMPlus™ integrators for permanent physical logging of cycle data and patient documentation.

• Crosstex™/SPS Biological Testing Kits: Certified mail-in or in-office spore testing systems to complete your mandated weekly biological compliance.

• STEAMPlus™ Sterilizer Test Packs: Pre-assembled challenge packs for routine sterilizer qualification monitoring.

Documents and Resources:

STEAMPlus™ Technical Bulletin

Recommended Steps for Instrument Reprocessing

Efficacy of Infection Control

STEAMPlus™ Product Information Sheet

STEAMPlus™ Product Information Sheet