3M ATTEST User Manual

3M™ ATTEST™ STEAM INCUBATOR (56ºC) a

Product Description

The 3M™ Attest™ Steam Incubator (56ºC) is a compact, round incubator with 14 incubation wells. The 3M™ Attest™ Steam Incubator is pre-set at the appropriate temperature to promote growth of the test organism,

stearothermophilus

automatically maintained. If a temperature measurement device is used to monitor the incubator, the sensor should be in contact with the metal heating block wall.

IntendedUse

The 3M™ Attest™ Steam Incubator is designed and has been tested to be used with 3M™ Attest™ Biological Indicators (BI) 1261 and 1261P or 1262 and 1262P and allows rapid, reliable monitoring of steam sterilization processes. As a quick reference, the steam monitoring system is color-coded blue and brown, respectively. Use with other biological indicators may lead to incorrectresults.

Contraindications

None.

Warnings

• To reduce the risk of electricshock: – do not pour any liquids into the metal heating blockholes – do not immerse the incubator in anyliquid – use indoorsonly – disconnect power cord beforecleaning – use only a disinfectant or mild detergent and wipe with a dampcloth – there are no user serviceableparts – make sure a properly rated power cord is installed on theincubator.

• To reduce the risk of using a load from a failed sterilizationcycle: – match the color on the exterior label of the incubator with the same color cap on theBI – verify the incubation conditions are correct by using a positive control BI each day a test BI isincubated.

• There is a glass ampoule inside the plastic vial of the biologicalindicator: – crushing or excessive handling of the BI before cooling may cause the glass ampoule toburst – wear safety glasses and heat-resistant gloves when removing the BI from thesterilizer – wear safety glasses when crushing the biologicalindicator – handle the BI by the cap whencrushing – do not use your fingers to crush the glassampoule.

Precautions

• To avoid possible environmental contamination, dispose of the incubator according to applicable

governmentalregulations.

• Avoid contact with the hot surface of the metal heatingblock.

• If this product is used in a manner not specified, the protection provided by the product may beimpaired.

. The incubator’s internal temperatures are rigidly controlled to 56ºC +/-2ºC (133ºF +/-3ºF) and

Explanation of Product and Packaging Label Symbols (Note: not all symbols appear on allmodels)

Attention – Refer to the instructions foruse

Caution – Risk of electricshock

Warning – Do notimmerse

Warning – Do not pourliquids

Caution – HotSurface

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment(WEEE)

Mark of Conformity to EuropeanDirectives

UL Listed to US and Canadian SafetyStandards

Manufacturer

Authorized representative for the EuropeanCommunity

Environmental OperatingConditions

Environmental Condition

Altitude 2500 (max) meters

Operating Temperature 15 – 35 ºC

Relative Humidity 20 – 80 (non-condensing) %

Voltage Range

Frequency 50/60 Hertz

Current

Installation/Over Voltage Category II

Pollution Degree 2

Operating Condition Units

Model 116:120 Model 118: 220-240

Model 116:0.25 Model 118: 0.13

VoltsAC Volts AC

Amps Amps

Geobacillus

Attest™ Incubator 120 volt

Model 116 (14vials) 56 +/- 2ºC (133 +/- 3ºF)

See above See above

Directions forUse

1. Plug incubator in and allow to warm-up for 30 minutes before use. It is

recommended that the unit be left on to eliminate warm-upperiods.

2. After completion of the cycle and while wearing safety glasses and heat-resistant

gloves, remove the Attest™ biological indicator from the sterilizer.

3. When the biological indicator is not contained in a test pack or other heat

absorbing packaging material, allow it to cool for an additional 10 minutes prior tocrushing.

4. When the biological indicator is contained in a test pack or other heat absorbing

packaging material, the test pack or any other heat absorbing packaging material should be removed from the sterilizer and opened up for 5 minutes to dissipate heat prior to removing the biological indicator. Then allow the indicator to cool outside the test pack for an additional 10 minutes prior tocrushing.

5. Position the biological indicator in the incubator’s metal heating block (See

Figure 1). Place the bottom of the indicator into the metal heating block so that the indicator is at an angle of approximately 45° and the cap is above the metalblock.

6. Push the indicator straight back (See Figure 2). This crushes the ampoule and

activates theindicator.

7. Push the activated indicator down to seat it in the metal heating block (See Figure

3). Be sure that the cap remains above the metalblock.

Refer to the Attest™ biological indicator Instructions for Use for further directions for use, including the interpretation of results and use ofcontrols.

Customer Support

In the USA, call the 3M Health Care Help Line at 1-800-228-3957. Outside of the USA, contact your local 3M Subsidiary.

Disposal

Dispose of instrument in accordance with federal, state, and localrequirements. For further information, please contact your local 3M representative or contact us at

3M.com and select your country.

Attest™ Incubator 220‑240volt

Model 118 (14vials) 56 +/- 2ºC (133 +/- 3ºF)

Sterilization Process Monitored

Steam (except 270ºF/132ºC gravity displacement)

Steam gravity displacement 270ºF/132ºC

Attest™ Biological Indicators

1262 & 1262P Brown

1261 &1261P Blue

Color Coding

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Date of Issue: 2019-09, rev. 3 34-8725-0690-1

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