3M 1243RE - COMPLY CHEMICAL INT W/EXT, 1,000 PER/CS
3M 1243RE Attest Steam Chemical Integrator with Extender
The 3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrator with Extender, 1243RE/1243RES, is an ISO 11140-1:2014 Type 5 integrating indicator for use in determining whether the sterilization process conditions were met inside each pack. This Type 5 Chemical Integrator monitors time, temperature and steam and provides fast and easy to read results. It includes an extender strip handle that serves as a handle to retrieve processed integrators from inner packs.
As an internal pack monitor for steam sterilization compliant with ISO 11140-1:2014, the 3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrator with Extender, 1243RE/1243RES, Type 5, uses moving front ink technology with vibrant ACCEPT" (green) and REJECT" (red) zones for easy interpretation within seconds that indicate whether the process conditions necessary for sterilization were met inside each pack.
On the front of the integrator, youll find a scannable 2-D barcode containing the lot code and expiration date for entry into tracking systems. A red 3M logo on white background on the back of the integrator makes it easy to find when flipped over on the tray. This Type 5 chemical integrator also features an extender that allows for quick and easy retrieval from a surgical tray. It is designed to correspond with biological indicators at three different time/temperature relationships.
Features and Benefits of 3M 1243RE Attest Steam Chemical Integrator with Extender
- Easy interpretation within seconds using moving front ink technology with vibrant ACCEPT" (green) and REJECT" (red) zones
- Features an extender to make it easier to find in the surgical tray
- ISO 11140-1:2014 Type 5 Integrating Indicator
- For use in all 121-135 Celsius (250 - 275 Fahrenheit) steam sterilization processes
- Easy to find red and white backing when flipped over in a tray
- Enhanced efficiency with a scannable 2-D barcode to upload lot code and expiration date information to your hospitals instrument tracking system
- Three (3) year shelf life
- Steam penetration rate controlling paper/film top cover
- 2 Paper strip (for chemical wicking)
- Steam and temperature sensitive chemical pellet
- Aluminum foil bottom cover
The base of the 3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrator is made of aluminum foil several mils thick which acts as a moisture barrier against steam penetration during sterilizing. A cavity embossed in the foil holds the temperature and steam sensitive chemical pellet. The pellet has a very high dry heat melting point to ensure 3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators require the presence of steam in order to respond. However, it is designed to melt at lower temperatures when subjected to a steam environment. The top cover of the 3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrator is a paper/polymeric film which allows steam to penetrate at a certain rate. As steam penetrates the polymeric cover film, it lowers the melting point of the chemical causing the tablet to begin melting.
When melting occurs, the liquid chemical is absorbed by the paper wick and, as time elapses, moves along the scale. The more the chemical melts, the farther the color front advances towards the ACCEPT area of the display window. This is in part a function of the movingfront technology. The rate at which the chemical pellet melts is a function of the time, temperature, steam and the inherent design of the 3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrator. The combination of these factors provides a rate of melting at various temperatures which closely follows the spore death curve of G. stearothermophilus (proven to be the best challenge in a steam sterilization process) (see Figure 1).
3M 1243RE Attest Steam Chemical Integrator with Extender Instructions For Use
Placement and Processing
- Carefully tear or use scissors at the tear notch at the top of the foil package to make the initial opening. Remove only the number of 3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators needed. Reseal the package.
- Place a 3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrator in each pack, peel pouch, container system or tray to be steam sterilized in the area determined to be the least accessible to steam penetration.
- Process the load according to established procedures.
Note: Refer to the package insert for a complete set of instructions.
3M 1243RE Attest Steam Chemical Integrator with Extender Interpretation of Results
| Unprocessed | Processed-ACCEPT | Processed-REJECT |
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| The color bar has reached the ACCEPT window in all three samples shown above, indicating that the necessary conditions for sterilization have been met. If the color bar crosses into the ACCEPT region, it is considered a pass. | The color bar is in the REJECT window, indicating that the necessary conditions for sterilization have not been met. The pack should be reprocessed and the cause of sterilization failure should be investigated. If the color bar is in the REJECT region or on the line, it is considered a fail. |
3M 1243RE Attest Steam Chemical Integrator with Extender Specifications
Brands | Attest |
Catalog Number | 1243RE,1243RES |
Clinical Area | Medical Device Reprocessing Department |
Extender Length (Imperial) | 7 in, 2 in |
Extender Length (Metric) | 17.8 cm, 5.08 cm |
Factory ISO Certification | No ISO Certification information available |
Form | Wick & Extender |
Inner Packs per Case | 2 Bags per Case |
Product Type | Chemical Indicator |
Product Type Free Format | Chemical Integrators |
Product Use | Pack Monitoring |
Shelf Life | 2 Year, 3 Year |
Sterilization Method | Steam |
Total Units per Case | 1,000 per Case |
Units per Inner Pack | 500 per Bag |
Dimensions and Classifications of3M 1243RE Attest Steam Chemical Integrator with Extender
Overall Length (Imperial) | 9 in, 4 in |
Overall Length (Metric) | 22.9 cm, 10.16 cm |
Overall Width (Imperial) | 0.75 in |
Overall Width (Metric) | 1.9 cm |
