Biological indicators are for use in monitoring health care ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization processes, providing a direct measure of the lethality of the process.

An internal CI should be used within each package, tray, or rigid container system to be sterilized. External chemical indicator labels are also available to differentiate between processed and unprocessed items.

Indicator tapes provide immediate identification of processed items while it also serves as a closure to seal sterilization packs. Color change indicator verifies exposure to sterilization process.

Packaging products are manufactured using heavy gauge, medical grade paper. Balanced seal strengths facilitate ease of opening while preventing “blowouts” during sterilization.

Multiple style recordkeeping products are available to assist facilities in product identification and traceability. These products can assist in retrieval of items in the event of a recall and to trace problems to their source.