3M Comply SteriGage Chemical Integrator 1243A
3M Comply SteriGage Chemical Integrator 1243A
- Class 5 integrating indicatorMonitors the critical variables of the steam-sterilization process inside each pack.
- Confirms time, temperature & steamResponds to all three conditions required for sterilization, not just one.
- Moving-front result in secondsA clear ACCEPT / REJECT moving front you can read at a glance.
- Higher reading accuracyMoving-front style has shown higher reading accuracy than colour-change indicators.
- For 250-275°F steam cyclesSuitable across standard steam sterilization cycles.
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The 3M Comply SteriGage Chemical Integrator 1243A is a Class 5 integrator for monitoring steam sterilization cycles. Used in clinical and laboratory settings to verify sterilization effectiveness.
- Class 5 chemical integrator
- For use with steam sterilization
- Pack of 2 units
About 3M Comply SteriGage Chemical Integrator (1243A)
What it is & how it works
The 3M Comply SteriGage 1243A is a Class 5 chemical integrating indicator for steam sterilization. Placed inside each pack, it reacts to the three conditions required for sterilization — time, temperature and the presence of saturated steam — and shows the result as an easy-to-read moving front. Within seconds you can confirm whether the process conditions were met inside the pack, giving sterile-processing teams immediate, reliable feedback.
Where it's used
SteriGage integrators are used in sterile processing to:
- Monitor sterilization conditions inside each pack or tray
- Provide an immediate ACCEPT / REJECT read before items are released
- Support documentation and quality assurance in CSSD
For professional/clinical use within a validated sterilization-monitoring program. Follow your facility's protocols and the product instructions for use.
How to use
- Place an integrator inside each pack or tray, in the location most challenging for steam to reach.
- Run the steam sterilization cycle (250-275°F).
- After the cycle, retrieve and read the moving front.
- Confirm the front has reached the ACCEPT zone before releasing the pack.
- Record the result per your facility's documentation process.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Class 5 integrator?
An indicator that responds to all critical variables of the sterilization cycle — time, temperature and saturated steam — matching the performance points of a biological indicator.
What does it monitor?
Time, temperature and the presence of saturated steam inside each pack.
How do I read the result?
A moving front advances into an ACCEPT (or REJECT) zone, readable within seconds.
Which cycles is it for?
Standard steam cycles at 250-275°F.
Why a moving front instead of a colour change?
Moving-front indicators have shown higher reading accuracy than colour-interpretation indicators.
Is this for home use?
No — it's a professional sterile-processing product for clinical and laboratory settings.
Does it replace a biological indicator?
It's a chemical integrator used within a monitoring program; follow your facility's protocols regarding biological-indicator use.
How is it supplied?
As a bulk box of integrator strips — see the pack quantity on the listing.