Gima CLASS 4 MULTI-VARIABLE STEAM STRIPS User guide

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

PRODUCT NAME: TYPE 4 MULTI-VARIABLE STEAM INDICATOR (IS2401)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: PMS Steritest Type 4 Multi-Variable Steam Indicator Strips are designed for

use in pre-vacuum steam sterilizers operating at 134 °C or 121 °C.
After exposure to steam sterilization, the chemical indicator will provide an accurate visual confirmation by
color changing, indicating that sterilization condition were met.
PMS Steritest Type-4 Multi-Variable Steam indicators are classified as Type-4 according to EN ISO 11140-1
Standard.
During exposure to steam sterilization at 134 °C or 121 °C, the indicator color will change from Blue to

Gray/Black.

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

 Place PMS Steritest Chemical Indicator Strip in each pack, peel pouch or tray to be steam sterilized.

The strip should be placed at a location in the package that is considered to be most difficult area for
steam to reach.

 Process the package as usual in a steam sterilizer..
 At the completion of the sterilization cycle, verify that the indicator has changed color and turned to

gray/black..

 If the color change is not visible or non-uniform, the sterilization conditions may be inadequate and

the items must be reprocessed with new/unprocessed indicator strips. .

 Products stored at recommended conditions have a shelf life of three (3) years from the date of

manufacture.

 Manufacture, expiry date and Lot number are printed on the product box.
 Do not re-use the used Chemical Indicator Strips.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

 Store at maximum 35 °C and maximum 70 %RH humidity.

 Chemical Indicator Strips must be kept away from direct heat, sun light and excess moisture.

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