Biological Indicator Catalog

Bowie - Dick Test Pack
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Steam Quality Test Kit
Sample Cooler
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Bowie Dick Test Pack

Steam Quality Test Kit
Sample Cooler
ProChem BD121
Unexposed
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Fail
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BD Test Pack
STERISCAN
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ACCEPT (OK)
DARK BAR MUST ENTER ACCEPT WINDOW
STEAM
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ENTER ACCEPT AREA
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BI survival past the half-cycle.
1
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Process Challenge Device with biological indicators and SteriScan
Class 5 and Class 6 chemical indicators, or as an Air Removal Test
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Mesa Biological Indicators

Spore Strips
Spore Strips
Mesa Labs offers a complete line of spore strips for sterility testing in various sterilization
environments for both Healthcare and Industrial applications. In addition to our line of
spore strips, Mesa also manufactures prepared culture media specially formulated for use
with our spore products. Other forumlations are also available for various microbiological
tests.
Autoclave Validations
EO Sterilization
Steam Applications
Irradiation Sterilization
Multiple Species Available
Geobacillus stearothermophilus
For use in steam sterilization at 121.1C (250F) to
135C (275F), Low Temperature Steam w/Formaldehyde and Chemiclave. After exposure to sterilant,
incubate strips at 55-60C. 24-Hour incubation available when used with Mesas Culture Media.
Bacillus atrophaeus
For use in Ethylene Oxide (600mg/L), Dry Heat sterilization (D-value determined at 160C), and formaldehyde fumigation. After exposure to sterilant, incubate
strips at 30-35C.
Combined species spore strips
G. stearothermophilus (105) and B. atrophaeus (106) on each strip. For use in Steam, EO, Dry Heat or
Chemiclave sterilizers. In-house studies have shown the performance of dual species strips to be essentially
equivalent to single species strips made from the same spore batch.
Bacillus pumilus
Used for validation of irradiation sterilization processes. After exposure to sterilant, incubate strips at 3035C.
Ordering Information
Species
Min. Population
Log
G. stearothermophilus
100,000
10
1,000,000
106
B. atrophaeus
1,000,000
106
B. pumilus
1,000,000
106
Reduced Incubation Available
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ProTest for Steam, EO and H2O2
ProTest Self-Contained Biological Indicators for Steam, EO and H2O2

ProTest is a self-contained Biological Indicator for use in either Steam, Ethylene Oxide or
H2O2 sterilization. Each unit is made up of a plastic container with cap, a crushable glass
ampoule with recovery media, and either a paper strip (for steam and EO) or borosilicate
disc (for H2O2) inoculated with spores. ProTest is available for healthcare and industrial
use.
ProTest Steam
Intended for use in steam 121C gravity displacement cycles, and 121-135C prevacuum cycles. (10 minute 132C gravity displacement cycles, and 3 minute 132C
flash gravity displacement cycles.)
510(k) received for healthcare facilities
Contains G. stearothermophilus spores
24-hour incubation
Species
Catalog #
Min. Population
Qty/Box
PT-3-5-25
1.0 x 10
25
PT-3-6-25
1.0 x 10
25
PT-3-5-100
1.0 x 10
100
PT-3-6-100
1.0 x 10
100
5
6
5
6
ProTest EO
Intended for use in Ethylene Oxide 600mg/L, 54C, 60%RH
510(k) received for healthcare facilities
Contains B. atrophaeus spores
48-hour incubation
Species
Catalog #
Min. Population
Qty/Box
B. atrophaeus
PT-1-6-25
1.0 x 10
25
B. atrophaeus
PT-1-6-100
1.0 x 10
100
6
6
ProTest H2O2
Intended for use in the STERRAD Sterilization System1 (Industrial Use Only).
Contains G. stearothermophilus spores
24-hour incubation
Sterrad is a registered trademark of Advanced Sterilization Products.
Species
Catalog #
Min. Population
PTH-3-6-25
1.0 x 10
25
PTH-3-6-100
1.0 x 106
100
Qty/Box
Certification
Each lot of ProTest is certified for population, species, D-value, z-value (where applicable), purity and expiry.
Shelf life is 18 months from the date of manufacture. The above catalog numbers for ProTest comply with
AAMI/ISO 11138-1 and AAMI/ISO 11138-3.

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ProSpore Ampoule/ProAMP
Self-contained glass ampoules for steam sterilization

ProSpore Ampoule and ProAMP are self-contained biological indicators for steam
sterilization ideal for validating the sterilization of liquid loads, though they are also suitable
for loads containing dry goods. No activation is required.
Simply expose the unit to the sterilization process and incubate
afterwards. ProSpore Ampoule and ProAMP are validated for
48-hour reduced incubation.
ProSpore 4ml and 1ml Ampoules

510(k) received for use at 121C for healthcare facilities
Negative controls (NC) available for 1ml ampoules*
May be used between 118 - 135C*
Vivid purple to yellow color change
ProAMP
Intended for use with industrial steam sterilization
processes between 118 - 135C
Packaged with negative controls (NC)
Vivid purple to yellow color change
Negative Controls
The negative control is a media ampoule made from the same lot of media used to make
the corresponding spore ampoules. Negative controls are available for ProAMP and
ProSpore 1ml Ampoule.
Certification
Each lot of ProSpore/ProAMP is certified for population, species, D-value, z-value, purity
and expiry. Shelf life is 18 months from date of manufacture. ProAMP and ProSpore (log 5
and higher) comply with AAMI/ISO 11138-1 and AAMI/ISO 11138-3.
Industrial Use Only

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ProSpore Ampoule/ProAMP
Specifications
ProSpore Ampoule is a hermetically sealed, type I borosilicate glass ampoule. The ampoule is filled with a modified Soybean Casein Digest Broth containing bromocresol purple
acid indicator. Each ampoule also contains a population of G. stearothermophilus spores.
ProSpore Ampoule has received 510(k) notification for sale to healthcare facilities with a
48-hour incubation period. Growth is evident by either turbidity and/or a color change from
a purple to or toward yellow. Expiration is 18 months from the date of manufacture.
ProSpore Ampoule and ProAMP are refrigerated items and require overnight shipping. For
pricing information, please see current price list.
ProSpore 4ml Ampoule

Outer Diameter: 14.75mm +/- 0.15mm
Height: 52.0 - 55.0mm
Species
Catalog #
Min. Population
Qty/Box
PS-4-10
1.0 x 10
10
PS-4-50
1.0 x 10
50
PS-5-10
1.0 x 10
10
PS-5-50
1.0 x 10
50
PS-6-50
1.0 x 10
50
Catalog #
Min. Population
Qty/Box
PS1-4-15
1.0 x 104
15
PS1-4-100
1.0 x 10
100
PS1-5-15
1.0 x 10
15
PS1-5-100
1.0 x 10
100
PS1-6-15
1.0 x 10
15
PS1-6-100
1.0 x 10
100
PS1-5-60NC*
1.0 x 10
50 +10NC
PS1-6-60NC*
1.0 x 10
50 +10NC
4
4
5
5
6
ProSpore 1ml Ampoule

Height: 48.5 - 53.0mm
Species
4
5
5
6
6
5
6
ProAMP
Height: 25.0 - 28.0mm
Species
Catalog #
Min. Population
Qty/Box
PA-5-110NC
1.0 x 10
100 +10NC
PA-6-110NC
1.0 x 10
100 +10NC

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DriAmp
Biological Indicator for Dry Heat
The unique DriAmp biological indicator (BI) is appropriate for either high temperature
direct air exposure or submersion in oils and other non-water
based solutions where traditional paper strip indicators are
difficult to use.
The DriAmp BI is a 1 mL snap-top glass ampoule containing
silica material inoculated with 106 Bacillus atrophaeus (#9372)
spores. All materials are compatible with extremely high temperatures such as those delivered by dry heat tunnels or ovens
used for the sterilization of instruments and depyrogenation in
the manufacture of aseptically filled pharmaceutical liquids.
The Releasat culture medium is specially formulated for rapid
outgrowth of B. atrophaeus, and is supplied in individual tubes
for easy aseptic transfer and culturing. This medium offers the
advantage of a 72-hour reduced incubation time compared to 7
days with competing products. Test results are obtained during
incubation by observing the medium which changes color from
red-orange to yellow if any spores have survived the process.
72-hour results
Small, conveniently-shaped ampoule (49mm x 11mm)
Suitable for high temperature dry heat sterilization of instrumentation and depyrogenation
Dramatic color change
Storage
Room Temperature.
Certification
DriAmp biological indicators are traceable to a recognized culture collection, and certified
for population, D-value, z-value, and performance.
Species
B. atrophaeus

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Catalog #
Min. Population
Sets/Box
DH/50
1.0 x 106
50
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Rev. 5.29.2012
SterilAmp II 5230
Liquid Submersible SCBI for Low Temperature Steam

SterilAmp II 5230 is a compact, self-contained ampoule biological indicator for monitoring industrial low temperature (110 - 118C) steam sterilization of liquids in small containers.
26mm x 6.5mm
72-hour results
Small, conveniently-shaped ampoule
No laboratory required
PASS
FAIL
Packaged with 10 Negative Controls
SterilAmp II 5230 contains a specially formulated culture medium that turns a dramatic
yellow when spores grow, providing easy visual confirmation of sterilization within 72
hours, without the need for difficult and time-consuming laboratory work.
Storage
Refrigerate at 2-8C.
Certification
SterilAmp II 5230 biological indicators are traceable to a recognized culture collection and
certified for population, D-value, z-value, Fo value, and performance.
Species
B. subtilis 5230

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Catalog #
Min. Population
Qty/Box
SASU/6
1.0 x 10
100 Tests / 10 NC
MesaLabs
Rev. 5.29.2012
SterilFlex
Glass-Free Liquid Submersible Biological Indicator

SterilFlex is a glass-free, liquid submersible biological indicator (BI) designed specifically for pharmaceutical manufacturers and manufacturers of thermally processed food
products. The SterilFlex BI is safe, rugged, and small enough to be placed into a can for
retort processing or directly into a thermal continuous flow system.
Contains no glass or metal
Can be embedded in particles
Liquid Submersible
No laboratory required
For food or pharmaceutical applications
48-hour results
18 Month Expiry
The SterilFlex BI consists of calibrated spore-forming microorganisms suspended in a

specially formulated culture medium sealed in a small, flexible-plastic capsule. Designed
to be easy to use, the SterilFlex BI requires no special laboratory processing and provides
visual color-change results after only 48 hours of incubation. If any spores survive the process, the culture medium turns a dramatic yellow.
Storage
Refrigerate at 2-8C.
Certification
SterilFlex biological indicators are traceable to a recognized culture collection and certified for population, D-value, z-value and
performance.
Species
Catalog #
Min. Population
Qty/Box
SF/6
1.0 x 106
100

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ProLine
ProLine Process Challenge Device
ProLine is a Biological Indicator system designed for use in the validation or monitoring of
sterilization cycles of tubing ranging from 1/8 to 5/8 tubing ID.
The ProLine PCD (Process Challenge Device) contains a filter
paper disc inoculated with bacterial spores of Geobacillus stearothermophilus (for Steam) or Bacillus atrophaeus (for EO). The
spore disc is packaged in a glassine envelope and is located in
the center of the ProLine housing. If adequate sterilant penetration occurs, the spores on the disc will be deactivated and verify
an adequate sterilization cycle.
Assembly
For a given length of tubing, the most difficult area to be sterilized is the mid-point of the tubing length. This is where the ProLine device must be
placed. To do this, a representative piece of tubing should be cut at its mid-point. The two
half lengths should now be attached to the ProLine device by slipping one end of each cut
length of tubing over the tapered ends of the ProLine device. The ProLine device is now
located in the most difficult area of the tubing to sterilize.
Use and Placement

The ProLine system with its two attached lengths of tubing should now be placed in the
sterilizer along with a normal load being processed where tubing would normally be included.
Post Sterilization Testing

Once the sterilization cycle is completed, the ProLine and attached lengths of tubing are
removed from the sterilizer chamber and transferred to an area where an aseptic transfer
of the spore disc to growth media can be performed. To do this, grasp both sides of the
ProLine device and break the chamber open exposing the glassine packaged spore disc.
The spore disc must now be transferred aseptically to a tube of sterile Tryptic Soy Broth
(TSB) and incubated for Growth/No Growth testing. The opened ProLine device halves can
now be discarded as the device is a single use only product.
Species
Catalog #
Min. Population
Sets/Box
PL-3-6-15
1.0 x 106
15
B. atrophaeus
PL-1-6-15
1.0 x 10
15

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Rev. 5.29.2012
Spore Suspensions
Spore Suspensions
Spore Suspensions are diluted aliquots from our primary spore crop (batch).
They are used to directly inoculate (and therefore challenge) a material or
solution with a known concentration of spores. US FDA requires medical device
and pharmaceutical manufacturers to challenge their products directly with
spores prior to approving them for sale. This challenge is intended to determine
if the devices carrier material or pharmaceuticals properties (viscosity, salt
content, etc.) has any sporicidal or preservative effect that will impact the
manufacturers ability to sterilize the product and to determine instructions on
how the user can sterilize the device if reusable.
Suspensions are offered in a 40% ethanol solution or 100% deionized H2O.
Some hydrophobic materials would cause a drop (0.1ml) to bead on its surface. As this
bead dries, the spores would be clumped on top of each other. For these types of materials
it would be to your advantage to use the ethanol solution so the spores spread more evenly over the surface. The same is also true when inoculating into a solution, where a water
inoculum may not be miscible.
Spore Suspensions are available for the following species in various populations.
B. atrophaeus*
B. subtilis* (#6633 and des. 5230)
G. stearothermophilus* (#7953, 12980, 10149)
B. thuringiensis*
B. pumilus*
B. cereus*
B. megaterium*
B. coagulans*
*Derived from recognized reference strains as specified within USP, ISO or EN guidelines. These products are
not certified as being representative of the reference strain and they should therefore not be used where a refref
erence culture is specified.

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Spore Suspensions
B. atrophaeus Reference #9372
Catalog #
SUS-1-4
SUS-1-5
SUS-1-6
SUS-1-7
SUS-1-8
SUS-1-9
Population
(per 0.1ml)
Log 4
Log 5
Log 6
Log 7
Log 8
Log 9
B. subtilis Reference #6633

Catalog #
SUS-1A-4
SUS-1A-5
SUS-1A-6
SUS-1A-7
SUS-1A-8
Population
(per 0.1ml)
Log 4
Log 5
Log 6
Log 7
Log 8
B. subtilis Reference #35021 (des. 5230)

Catalog #
SUS-1B-4
SUS-1B-5
SUS-1B-6
SUS-1B-7
Population
(per 0.1ml)
Log 4
Log 5
Log 6
Log 7
G. stearothermophilus Reference #7953

Catalog #
SUS-3-4
SUS-3-5
SUS-3-6
SUS-3-7
Population
(per 0.1ml)
Log 4
Log 5
Log 6
Log 7
G.stearothermophilus Reference #12980

Catalog #
SUS-3A-4
SUS-3A-5
SUS-3A-6
SUS-3A-7
Population
(per 0.1ml)
Log 4
Log 5
Log 6
Log 7
G.stearothermophilus Reference #10149

Catalog #
SUS-3B-4
SUS-3B-5
SUS-3B-6
SUS-3B-7
Population
(per 0.1ml)
Log 4
Log 5
Log 6
Log 7
B. thuringiensis Reference #29730

Catalog #
SUS-6-6
SUS-6-7
SUS-6-8
SUS-6-9
Population
(per 0.1ml)
Log 6
Log 7
Log 8
Log 9
B. pumilus Reference #27142

Catalog #
SUS-7-4
SUS-7-5
SUS-7-6
SUS-7-7
SUS-7-8
SUS-7-9
Population
(per 0.1ml)
Log 4
Log 5
Log 6
Log 7
Log 8
Log 9
B. cereus Reference #11778

Catalog #
SUS-8-6
SUS-8-7
SUS-8-8
SUS-8-9
Population
(per 0.1ml)
Log 6
Log 7
Log 8
Log 9
B. megaterium Reference #8245

Catalog #
SUS-9-6
SUS-9-7
SUS-9-8
SUS-9-9
Population
(per 0.1ml)
Log 6
Log 7
Log 8
Log 9
B. coagulans Reference #51232

Catalog #
SUS-CG-6
Population
(per 0.1ml)
Log 6

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Smart-Read EZTest
Smart-Read EZTest Biological Indicator Monitoring System

The Smart-Read EZTest Biological Monitoring System allows an organization to release
sterile product with true biological confirmation faster and easier than ever before.
This unique system uses a real biological indicator (BI) -- with no added enzyme or chemical integrator -- which is incubated, evaluated, and documented in one simple, automated
operation. Relying only upon bacterial spore growth, the Smart-Read system can detect
sterilization failure in as few as three to five hours, and negative results can be confirmed with ten hours of incubation.
Fast biological results
True biological system
Easy one-step evaluation
Automatic documentation
Sterilization failure alarm
100% verifiable results
Smart-Read EZTest SCBI
Species
Catalog #
Min. Population
Qty/Box
SEZS/5
1.0 x 10
100
SEZS/6
1.0 x 10
100
5
6
Smart-Read EZTest Biological Indicator Test Pack (PCD)
Catalog #
Min. Population
Qty/Box
SRSP/05
1.0 x 10
25 Tests / 5 Controls
SRSP/25
1.0 x 10
25 Tests / 25 Controls
Incubation Cells
Temperature
Catalog Number
United States
10 +1 control
60C
SWI1710-1
European
10 +1 control
60C
SWI1710-3
Australian
10 +1 control
60C
SWI1710-4
United Kingdom
10 +1 control
60C
SWI1710-5
Species
5
6
Smart-Well Incubator
Cord

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Rev. 4.01.2013
1510 Self-Contained Biological Indicator (SCBI) Incubator
1510 SCBI Incubator
The Mesa 1510 incubator is designed for convenient and effective incubation
of Mesa self-contained biological indicators at 57C including MagnaAmp and
ProSpore Ampoule 1mL liquid submersible biological indicators.
Convenient
Simultaneous incubation of up to 15 BIs in numbered incubation cavities.
Multinational 110V/220V power adapter with interchangeable blades.
Digital Temperature Display
User Friendly

Small footprint.
Fast warm up time (30-45 minutes).
Designed for 24-hour-a-day use.
Reliable operation.
Certifications
RoHS compliant, CSA C/US and CE Mark

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Rev. 4.9.2014
1410 Adjustable SCBI Incubator
1410 Adjustable Self-Contained Biological Indicator (SCBI) Incubator
The Mesa 1410 incubator is designed for convenient and effective incubation of Mesa selfcontained biological indicators at 37C (Bacillus atrophaeus ) or 57C and 60C (Geobacillus stearothermophilus ).
The incubator features a built-in thermometer with LED display, 13 incubation cavities and
an integrated activation (crushing) cavity.
Convenient
Simultaneous incubation of up to 13 BIs in numbered incubation cavities.
Multinational 110V/220V power adapter with interchangeable blades.
Incubation temperature adjustable for BIs containing B. atrophaeus (37C) or G.
stearothermophilus (57C and 60C).
Supports 10-hour Smart-Read BIs at 60C.
User Friendly
Integrated activation (crushing) cavity.
Very fast warm up time (10-15 minutes depending on selected temperature).
Designed for 24-hours-a-day use.
Integrated thermometer with digital display.
Certifications
RoHS compliant, CSA C/US and CE Mark.

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Bowie - Dick Test Pack

BD test Paper & Holder

BD Test Paper & Holder

Bowie Dick Test Pack

BD test Paper & Holder

Reusable Test Pack

One device. All of your Test Pack needs.

CLASS 5/ ISO 11140-1:2005

DARK BAR MUST ENTER ACCEPT WINDOW

DARK BAR MUST

Effective: SteriScan Reusable Test Pack provides positive

Dana Products, Inc.

STERISCAN BOWIE-DICK TEST STRIP

Insert into SteriScan Test Pack

Save Money and the Environment: The SteriScan Reusable

Versatile: The SteriScan Reusable Test Pack can be used as a

Rise Above Excessive Cost & Waste

Mesa Biological Indicators

Reduced Incubation Available

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

Mesa Biological Indicators

ProTest for Steam, EO and H2O2

ProTest Self-Contained Biological Indicators for Steam, EO and H2O2

Contains G. stearothermophilus spores

Intended for use in Ethylene Oxide 600mg/L, 54C, 60%RH

510(k) received for healthcare facilities

Contains B. atrophaeus spores

Contains G. stearothermophilus spores

Sterrad is a registered trademark of Advanced Sterilization Products.

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

Mesa Biological Indicators

Self-contained glass ampoules for steam sterilization

ProSpore 4ml and 1ml Ampoules

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

ProSpore 4ml Ampoule

ProSpore 1ml Ampoule

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

Mesa Biological Indicators

Biological Indicator for Dry Heat

Small, conveniently-shaped ampoule (49mm x 11mm)

Dramatic color change

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

Mesa Biological Indicators

Liquid Submersible SCBI for Low Temperature Steam

Packaged with 10 Negative Controls

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

Mesa Biological Indicators

Glass-Free Liquid Submersible Biological Indicator

Contains no glass or metal

Can be embedded in particles

For food or pharmaceutical applications

Dramatic color change

The SterilFlex BI consists of calibrated spore-forming microorganisms suspended in a

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

Mesa Biological Indicators

ProLine Process Challenge Device

Use and Placement

Post Sterilization Testing

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

Mesa Biological Indicators

Mesa Laboratories, Inc.

B. subtilis Reference #6633

B. subtilis Reference #35021 (des. 5230)