3M Attest Mini Auto-reader 490M Quick Reference Guide 2020.

Sterilisation Solutions

3M™ Attest™ Mini Auto-reader 490M System* Quick Reference Guide BI Preparation and Use for Tabletop Sterilisers

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1

Assemble PCD

Create a Process Challenge Device (PCD)by placing a BI** and a chemical integrator in representative packaging.

2 Place

Place PCD in a full load in the location recommended by steriliser manufacturer.

3 Process

4 Cool

3 Inspect

4 Incubate

Run sterilisation cycle.

After completion of cycle, retrieve PCD, remove BI and allow BI to cool 10 minutes prior to activation.

BI Activation and Incubation

1

Crush

Squeeze BI in activator to close cap and crush media ampoule.

2 Flick

Remove BI and flick wrist to ensure media flows to growth chamber.

Verify media has transferred to BI growth chamber at the vial bottom.

Place activated BI in any well. Display shows remaining minutes of incubation or test results. DO NOT REMOVE BI until the (+) or (-) symbol indicates the test is complete.

Interpretation of 3M™ Sterilisation Assurance Core Products 3M™ Attest™ Biological Indicator 1492V

3M™ Attest™ Steam Chemical Integrator 1243

3M™ Comply™ Indicator Tape 1322

3M™ Comply™ Indicator Tape 1355

Unexposed

Unexposed

Unprocessed

Acceptable Exposed

Acceptable Exposed

Acceptable Processed PASS

After processing, indicator stripes turn dark-brown/black.

After processing, indicator stripes turn dark-brown/black.

Unexposed

1492V

Acceptable Exposed

1492V After processing, indicator on cap turns light brown or darker.

Unacceptable Processed FAIL

3M™ Attest™ Mini Auto-reader 490M Positive Control BI Each day a processed BI is incubated, activate and incubate an unprocessed BI as a positive control. The control BI should be from the same lot code as the processed BI.

Results After Incubation If the color bar crosses into the ACCEPT region, it is considered a pass. If the color bar is in the REJECT region or on the line, it is considered a fail.

Control BI: Positive (+) Acceptable Processed BI: Negative (-) Acceptable Sterilisation Processed BI: Positive (+) Failed Sterilisation

Remaining Incubation Minutes

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*Refer to 3M™ Attest™ Mini Auto-reader 490M Operator Manuals and 3M™ Attest™ Biological Indicator 1492V Instructions for Use for complete instructions and other important information. Refer to the Instructions for Use for complete instructions and other important information related to the use of all other 3M products included in this Guide. **Refer to the indications for use provided in the biological indicator Instructions for Use. The indications for use should align with the sterilisation cycle to be monitored.