Attest Chemical Integrator Guide Poster_cg4

1. Wrapped Instrument Tray Place CI in geometric center, not on top. Rigid Containers * Place two CIs in opposite corners of each level. Manufacturer Supplied Container (multi-level, perforated tray, needs to be wrapped) * Place CIs in center on each level. IUSS Sterilization of Rigid Containers * Place two CIs in opposite corners. Peel Pouches When an internal CI is visible, an external Type 1 CI is not required. Wrapped Towel Pack or Gown, Towel and Drape Pack Place CI in geometric center, not on top. Recommended Placement 3M ™ Attest ™ Steam Chemical Integrator Guide Contact your 3M Representative, call the 3M Health Care Help Line at 1-800-228-3957 or go.3M.com/steam Recommended Placement © 2020 3M. All rights reserved. 3M and Attest are marks and/or registered marks of 3M. Unauthorized use prohibited. Please recycle. Printed in USA. 70-2010-7298-3 * The manufacturers of the device and container system should also be consulted for recommendation on number and placement of internal chemical indicators. 3M ™ Attest ™ Steam Chemical Integrators, Type 5 conform with ISO 11140-1:2014. 3M Health Care 3M Medical Solutions Division 3M Center, Building 275-4E-01 St. Paul, MN 55144 USA 1-800-228-3957 3M.com/medical ANSI/AAMI ST79:2017 Internal CIs should be placed a) so that one CI is visible to the person opening the package; b) in the area or areas considered least accessible to steam penetration; and c) in accordance with all applicable written IFUs Interpretation Unprocessed If the color bar is in the REJECT region or on the line, it is considered a fail. The pack should be reprocessed and the cause of sterilization failure should be investigated. Processed — REJECT REJECT Processed — ACCEPT If the color bar reaches or crosses into the ACCEPT window, it is a pass — necessary conditions for sterilization have been met. ACCEPT