Johnson & Johnson ASP STERRAD 200, User Manual

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Day-to-Day Operation
36 STERRAD
®
200 User’s Guide
Chemical Indicators
STERRAD Chemical Indicator Strips and STERRAD SealSure
®
Chemical
Indicator Tape offer additional ways to verify processing in the sterilization
cycle. They should be used in addition to, not in place of, the biological
indicator. STERRAD Chemical Indicator Strips and STERRAD SealSure
®
Chemical Indicator Tape do not indicate sterilization; they only indicate that the
indicator has been exposed to the hydrogen peroxide. The color of the Chemical
Indicator Strips and Tape changes from red to gold (or lighter) when exposed to
hydrogen peroxide.
Note: Use only ASP biological indicators, STERRAD SealSure
®
Chemical Indicator Tape, and/or STERRAD Chemical
Indicator Strips. Do not use indicators designed for other
sterilization processes.
Using Chemical Indicator Strips
Place STERRAD Chemical Indicator Strips in trays and pouches to show
exposure to hydrogen peroxide during the sterilization cycle. Please refer to the
Instructions for Use included with the STERRAD Chemical Indicator Strips for
more information.
Figure 7. STERRAD
®
Chemical Indicator Strips
should be used in each instrument tray.