Sterilization indicator

Details Sterilization indicator Sterilization indicator

2006-09-20

2011-10-25

Gitomer, Ralph (Department: 1657)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Apparatus

Including measuring or testing

C435S031000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08043845

ABSTRACT:
The disclosed technology relates to a sterilization indicator and a process to concentrate signal generated by constraining it to a minimal surface, in a minimal volume and minimal pH and growth buffering or mediating influences. The sterilization indicator may comprise a carrier12, the carrier having a first surface14and a second surface16; a support20, the support having a first section22and a second section24, the carrier12overlying the first section12of the support20, the second surface16of the carrier being adhered to the first section22of the support20; and a biological indicator30supported by the carrier12. The second section24of the support20may be of sufficient dimension to permit handling the sterilization indicator10without contacting the biological indicator30. A process for making the sterilization indicator is disclosed. Processes for using the sterilization indicator are disclosed.

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