Integron® IT26-C Chemical Integrator

The Integron® IT26-C Chemical Integrator is designed to monitor steam sterilization processes between 118°C and 138°C.

Characteristics

• Type 5 Integrating Indicator (according to ISO 11140-1).
• Size: 52 mm x 21 mm.
• Consists of a paper wick and a steam and temperature-sensitive chemical pellet contained in a paper/film/foil laminate.
• The chemical pellet melts and migrates as a dark bar along the paper wick.
• Migration is visible through a zone marked ACCEPT or REJECT, indicating whether sterilization conditions were met.
• ACCEPT result is reached when a theoretical spore population reaches its kill time.
• Calibrated with the kill time of 106 Geobacillus stearothermophilus spore population.
• Optionally, the readout of the chemical indicator can be done using Trazanto Automatic Quality Control and Traceability System.

Instructions for Use

1. Carefully open the package and remove only the number of indicators needed. Reseal the package tightly.
2. Place an Integron® IT26-C indicator in each pack, peel pouch, container system, or tray to be steam sterilized.
3. Perform the sterilization cycle.
4. After the sterilization process has finished, check if the dark bar has reached the ACCEPT zone. If not, reprocess the items and use a new IT26-C indicator.
5. If the IT26-C indicator shows a damp appearance after the sterilization process, consider planning equipment maintenance.