7-Step Quick Reference Guide
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390 Auto-reader and 3M
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Rapid Readout Biological Indicator (BI)
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Rapid Readout Biological Indicator (BI) package inserts for complete instructions.
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390 Auto-reader Operator’s Manual for complete instructions.
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Attest
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Rapid
Readout Biological
Indicator (BI)
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390
Auto-reader
Ŕ Allow BI to cool at least 10 minutes.
Ŕ Crushing or excessive handling of the BI before cooling may cause
the glass ampoule to burst.
Ŕ While holding BI in hand, press the cap down.
Ŕ Hold BI by the cap and use “Crusher Wall” to crush the BI only one time.
Ŕ
DO NOT
use your fingers to crush the glass ampoule.
Ŕ Hold the BI by the cap and tap bottom of vial on countertop until
the media wets spore strip at bottom of vial.
Ŕ
DO NOT
roll BI between fingers.
Ŕ Place BI into incubation well that corresponds with colour-coded
BI cap. Observe LCD panel to confirm BI is correctly seated.
Remaining incubation time, in minutes, will be displayed directly
below BI on the LCD display to indicate incubation is in progress.
Ŕ
DO NOT REMOVE BI
from the incubation well until the
(+) or (-) symbol on the LCD panel indicates the test is complete.
Ŕ Record result for both test BI (processed) and positive control (unprocessed).
Ŕ Record result for both test BI (processed) and positive control (unprocessed).
NOTE
: Do not reincubate the same BI for a second reading as any subsequent readings would be considered invalid.
Unprocessed Controlled
Incubated
Processed
Incubated
Processed
Cool
Close
Crush
Tap
Incubate
Record
Interpret
Results
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File Name : 1708-09713 _Revise390_6StepGuide.indd
File Description : Attest Quick Step 1 sheet (Cncpt #2 Front)
File Size : 11” W x 17” H plus bleed and trim
Colour : 4 Colour Process
ATTENTION:
Wear safety glasses and gloves.
DO NOT
place another label or indicator tape on the vial or on the cap of the BI.
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