3M ATTEST User Manual

3M™ ATTEST™ STEAM INCUBATOR (56ºC)

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

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	Operating Condition	Units
Condition
Altitude	2500 (max)	meters
Operating Temperature	15 – 35	ºC
Relative Humidity	20 – 80 (non condensing)	%
Voltage Range	Model 116: 120	Volts AC
	Model 118: 220 240	Volts AC
Frequency	50/60	Hertz
Current	Model 116: 0.25	Amps
	Model 118: 0.13	Amps
Installation/Over Voltage	Category II
Pollution Degree	2
Attest™ Incubator	Attest™ Incubator		Sterilization		Attest™	Color
					Biological
120 volt	220 240 volt		Process Monitored			Coding
					Indicators
Model 116 (14 vials)	Model 118 (14 vials)		Steam (except
			270ºF/132ºC gravity		1262 & 1262P	Brown
56 +/ 2ºC (133 +/ 3ºF)	56 +/ 2ºC (133 +/ 3ºF)
			displacement)
			Steam gravity
See above	See above		displacement		1261 & 1261P	Blue
			270ºF/132ºC

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.

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

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