Simplify. Standardize. Streamline.

3M innovations are helping to revolutionize sterilization assurance.

Ensuring the safety of sterilized items takes more than just following procedures. Tests for efficacy of the process are a critical component to making sure every instrument is safe to use on patients. As a leader in the field, 3M has been developing and improving technology for sterilization assurance for decades.

Our comprehensive Attest™ Biological Indicator product portfolio provides sterilization assurance monitoring solutions across three modalities: steam, vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VH2O2) and Ethylene Oxide (EO).

With the 3M™ Attest™ Bl system, you get consistent equipment, interfaces, supporting materials, processes and training, to help reduce the risk of human error and help teams work more effectively. In addition, you gain access to service, support, training and 70 years of sterilization assurance experience. 3M backs its sterilization assurance technology and products with teams of technical and support experts.

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A complete system for sterilization assurance.

3M offers biological indicators (Bl), chemical indicators (Cl), tape and other accessories lor load, pack, and exposure monitoring:

Biological Indicators (Bl)
BIs contain a known number of live microorganisms and are used to assess the efficacy of a sterilization cycle. AAMI standards define Bls, as the only sterilization process monitoring device that provides a direct measure of the lethality of the process.¹ Releasing every load based on a Bl result is recognized as a best practice, and faster Bl results make it even easier to do.

Chemical Indicators (CI)
Internal pack monitoring is a crucial step in any sterilization process. Chemical indicators (Cls) give you the information you need about the exposure conditions achieved within a pack, tray, container or peel pouch. A chemical indicator placed inside a pack can let you know if sterilization conditions has penetrated to the point of placement.

Indicator Tapes
3M™ Comply™ Indicator tapes act as an exposure monitor that securely seals, packs while providing assurance that the package has been exposed to the steam sterilization process. The Chemical Indicator lines will show a visual color change from off-white/tan to dark brown/black when the tape is exposed to a steam sterilization process.

1. ANSI/AAMI ST79:2017 Comprehensive guide to steam sterilization and sterility assurance in health care facilities.