Each pack consists of a series of steam penetration and air removal barriers. A Class 5 integrator, as defined by EN ISO 11140-1, is located in the center of the barriers. The test pack is placed within the chamber of each load to be steam sterilized.
During processing, the sterilizer must remove or displace the air from the barrier material and replace it with steam throughout the pack. If a failure should occur, the indicator ink can assist in detecting steam quality issues based on the characteristics of the failure patterns of the indicator ink.
The Process Challenge Packs are manufactured in the absence of lead and heavy metals.
| Monitors the validated sterilization parameters required to be delivered |
| World recognized standard |
| Provides immediate identification of failed loads |
| Documentation of successful sterilization cycles |
| Early identification of indicator application |
| Traceability and recognition of expired packs at time of use |
| Failure pattern aids in identifying root cause of cycle failure |
| No concerns over lead exposure or the toxicity of other heavy metals |
