Celerity™ 20 STEAM Biological Indicator In-Service | STERIS

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This video shows the proper use of the Celerity™ 20 Steam Biological Indicator (BI) and includes:

• 0:00 Product Overview
• 1:29 Product Testing
• 1:40 Routine Monitoring and Sterilizer Qualification
• 3:03 Incubation and Interpretation

STERIS recommends following your facilities’ policies and relevant AAMI standards regarding frequency of monitoring and testing. Refer to the products Instructions For Use (IFU) for complete use details.

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Some of the key information included in the in-service video includes:

Product Overview:
The Celerity 20 STEAM Biological Indicator is used for routine monitoring, qualification testing, load monitoring, and product testing of steam sterilization cycles in steam sterilizers. When used with the Celerity Incubator, the incubator provides a fluorescent result within 20 minutes.

Product Testing, Routine Monitoring, and Sterilizer Qualification
For periodic product testing, the biological indicator (BI) should be placed directly within loads, along with appropriate chemical indicators, and processed in the sterilizer with a routine sterilizer load. To perform routine monitoring and sterilizer qualification testing, the Celerity 20 STEAM BI must be used within an appropriate challenge pack.
Upon cycle completion, if all parameters were met, interpret the chemical indicator per the manufacturer's instructions and observe the BI to confirm no media is present in the vial. Check the process indicator on the BI cap to confirm the color change from pink to brown, indicating exposure to the scene.

Incubation and Interpretation
Activate the BI by twisting the cap clockwise until resistance is felt. Transfer the media from the cap to the vial by holding the BI firmly by its cap and flicking the wrist once. The media will be purple. Ensure media has come in contact with the spores on the bottom of the vial and the cap is seated tightly. Place the activated BI in any available well of the Celerity Incubator. The Incubator will automatically detect and begin reading the BI. Read and record the test results within 20 minutes.

When using the Celerity Incubator, the BI is negative for growth when the incubator demonstrates a fast flashing green light, an optional audible alarm, and a minus sign on the screen next to the corresponding well number. The BI is positive for growth when the incubator demonstrates a fast flashing red light, an audible alarm, and a plus sign on the screen next to the corresponding well number.

Acknowledging the result will silence the alarm, and the LED will turn solid red. The testing passes if the processed BI is negative for growth and the controlled BI is positive for growth.
The testing fails if the processed and controlled BIs are both positive for growth. If the controlled BI demonstrates a negative response or no growth, the results are invalid, and testing must be repeated. After interpretation, dispose of the BI per the instructions for use.

If you have any questions regarding the Celerity 20 Steam Biological Indicators, please contact your local STERIS representative.