Patent ID: 6051187
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: A61L,G01N

Abstract:
A reusable test pack suitable for monitoring a steam sterilization process which comprises:(a) an outer sealable pouch which is permeable to steam and which is made of a durable reusable material;(b) a removable insert which is made of a durable reusable material contained within said pouch, said insert containing means for holding a sterilization indicator device;(c) at least one sterilization indicator device contained within said holding means; and(d) a data card contained within said pouch and positioned to cover said indicator device thereby forming an outer layer over said means for holding said indicator device, said outer layer being capable of controlling the response time of said indicator device to the sterilization cycle and wherein said outer pouch and said insert can be used for up to twenty five sterilization cycles.