3M 1322-18MM - TAPE, INDICATOR, STEAM, LEAD FREE, 1322, 18MM, 28 EA/CS, 28 RL/CS

3M 1322-18MM - TAPE, INDICATOR, STEAM, LEAD FREE, 1322, 18MM, 28 EA/CS, 28 RL/CS

3M 1322-18MM Comply Lead Free Steam Indicator Tape

The 3M Comply lead free indicator tape for steam sterilization consists of an adhesive, backing, and chemical indicator stripes. The adhesive is an aggressive, pressuresensitive adhesive designed to adhere to a variety of wraps, including untreated woven (i.e., reusable 100% cotton and cotton/poly blends) and disposable non-woven, paper and paper/ plastic wraps in order to secure the pack during steam sterilization. After sterilization, the tape is designed to remove easily and cleanly from untreated woven wraps. The backing is a beige colored crepe paper and provides the stretch needed for pack expansion during sterilization. The chemical indicator lines will show a visual color change from off-white/tan to dark-brown/black when exposed to a steam sterilization process. 3M Comply Lead Free Steam Indicator Tape is a Type 1 (Category e1) Process Indicator as categorized by ISO 11140-1:2014.

Features and Benefits of 3M 1322-18MM Comply Lead Free Steam Indicator Tape

• Not made with Natural Rubber Latex
• Trusted, high quality adhesive
• Lead Free Ink means no hazardous waste issues
• Stretchable backing that minimizes tape "pop-off" during sterilization
• Can be written on or labeled with pre-printed labels

3M 1322-18MM Comply Lead Free Steam Indicator Tape Indications for Use

The 3M Comply lead free process indicators for steam, including 3M Comply 1322 lead free steam indicator tape, are designed for use by a health care provider to accompany individual units (e.g. wrapped packs) to demonstrate that the unit has been exposed to the sterilization process and to distinguish between processed and unprocessed units. Use the 3M Comply lead free steam indicator tape in validated 250℉/121℃, 270℉/132℃, 273℉/134℃, and 275℉/135C steam sterilization processes. Use the lead free steam indicator tape to demonstrate that packs have been exposed to the sterilization process. The tape is designed to secure packs wrapped with untreated woven and disposable non-woven, paper and paper/plastic wraps.

Directions for Use of 3M 1322-18MM Comply Lead Free Steam Indicator Tape

• Remove the plastic packaging and install the tape roll in a compatible tape dispenser.
• Unwind a section of indicator tape long enough to secure the pack.
• Place one end of the indicator tape on the package and apply finger pressure across the length of the tape to secure the pack. DO NOT STRETCH THE TAPE ACROSS THE PACK AS IT MAY CAUSE BUNDLE POPPING.
• Repeat steps 2 and 3 if the method of pack wrapping or pack size requires two strips of indicator tape.
• After steam sterilization, the chemical indicator lines will show a visual color change from off-white/tan to dark-brown/black.
• When the pack is ready for use, open by tearing the tape at the packs point of opening (at the point of the fold flap). Do not remove tape from wraps in the operating room to guard against linting.
• Remove tape section from reusable woven wraps prior to laundry to prevent gumming that can occur during laundry procedures. When applying tape to reusable woven wraps, it is recommended to fold over an end of each strip of tape to create a tab to facilitate easy removal before laundering.

3M 1322-18MM Comply Lead Free Steam Indicator Tape Specifications

3M 1322-18MM Comply Lead Free Steam Indicator Tape Dimensions and Classifications