Ensures correct sterilisation conditions have reached packaged instruments. TST strips monitor one or more sterilisation processes for the purpose of detecting sterilisation failures in packaging, loading or steriliser function.
TST-Streifen
- Dampf (anstelle von nur Wärme) zur Auslösung des Farbwechsels erforderlich
- Permanenter Konformitätsnachweis
- Bei Exposition gegenüber der Sterilisation verfärbt sich der Indikator sich von blau zu schwarz
- 3,5 Minuten bei 134 °C
- 1,5 Minuten bei 121 °C
11.1
All decontamination equipment should be subjected to validation, testing, maintenance and servicing as recommended by the manufacturer/ supplier. All records of these procedures should be retained for audit/inspection.
11.13
The validation schedules for sterilizers outlined in paragraph 11.5 and Chapter 12 are part of the essential quality requirements.
Section 12.5 contains the Periodic Tests section for Sterilisers- the table refers to Steam Penetration tests being carried out daily.