A Class 5 sterilization monitor that reacts to time, temperature and the presence of steam—the critical variables in the sterilization cycle—the Hu-Friedy Steam Sterilization Integrator are designed to be placed inside each pack or load being processed through steam sterilization.
The indicator does not require users to monitor a color change to confirm the proper sterilization of dental instruments, but instead features easier to read Moving Front Indicator Technology. The Steam Sterilization Integrator is the latest addition to the company's Instrument Management System (IMS) product line.
Read the full press release below.
New From Hu-Friedy – Steam Sterilization Integrators
Hu-Friedy is pleased to offer a new solution within its Instrument Management System (IMS) Sterilization Product Line. The Hu-Friedy Steam Sterilization Integrator is a Class 5 sterilization monitor designed to react to all critical variables in the sterilization cycle: time, temperature and presence of steam.
Integrators are a multi-parameter chemical indicator and are a more stringent, reliable indication that sterilization parameters have been met compared to other classes of sterilization monitors. The Hu-Friedy Steam Sterilization Integrator is used to monitor the steam sterilization process and can be placed inside each pack or load.
Key Product Features and Benefits:
- The Hu-Friedy Steam Sterilization Integrators react to all three critical variables of sterilization: time, temperature and presence of steam.
- With the Moving Front Indicator Technology there is a better indication of acceptance. This technology makes it easy to see whether or not the indicator has reached 'ACCEPT'. No interpretation of color change is needed.
- The strip is easily visible inside the pack (2" long) allowing users to easily view the integrator from the outside of a pouch or within a cassette in order to view sterilization at a glance.
- This product is lead free and does not contribute to environmental lead contamination, making it safe for the environment. There are no special hazardous waste requirements.
- This product is latex free making it safe for staff and patients with latex sensitivity or allergies.
- Our Integrators work with a variety of steam sterilizers - gravity, pre-vacuum and flash sterilizers. There is no need to inventory different monitor products.
Hu-Friedy is excited to add this new product to our ever-growing sterilization product line, providing another high quality infection control product as part of our Instrument Management System.
Learn more at Hu-Friedy.com or call 1-800-Hu-Friedy for more information.
Source: Hu-Friedy Manufacturing Co. Inc.