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3M™ Comply™ Steam Indicator Tape for Disposable Wraps


3M™ Comply™ Steam Indicator Tape for Disposable Wraps
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Designed to seal packs wrapped with disposable material and provide visual evidence that packs have been exposed to the steam sterilization process.

Indicator tapes (Class 1 indicator) are used for exposure monitoring by assuring the operator handling the processed items that the pack has been exposed to the sterilization process without the need to open the pack or check load control records. Tape dispensers are available for easy dispensing of indicator tapes.


Image Catalog # Product Description MSDS
Comply Steam Indicator Tape for Disposable Wraps 1225-1N   1255-1N   3M™ Comply™ Steam Indicator Tape for Disposable Wraps 1255-1N  1 inch x 60 yard (2,5cm x 55m) Indicator Tape for Steam, Blue  PDF  
Comply Steam Indicator Tape for Disposable Wraps 1225-1N   1255-6N   3M™ Comply™ Steam Indicator Tape for Disposable Wraps 1255-6N  3/4 inch x 60 yard (1,9cm x 55m) Indicator Tape for Steam, Blue  PDF  
Benefits

  • Chemical process indicator changes color when exposed to steam sterilization to provide assurance that the packs were exposed without the need to open the pack.
  • More aggressive adhesive for packs wrapped with disposable, treated and untreated non-woven paper and paper/plastic wraps. Keeps tape in place during processing and after for more reliable results.
  • Tape stretches to minimize tape pop-off which reduces need for resterilization due to packs opening during processing.
  • Allows you to write on tapes or use preprinted 3M labels for ease of use and better record keeping.
  • Low cost per use offers economical way to monitor exposure to the sterilization processes.

    Suggested Applications

  • To monitor sterilization exposure in steam sterilization process.
  • The chemical process indicator lines on the steam tape change dark on a blue background when exposed to the steam sterilization process.
  • Use with disposable treated and untreated non-woven paper and paper/plastic wraps.
    Caution: This Product Contains Dry Natural Rubber.

    Brochure

    Monitoring Technology_steam sterilization applications - Brochure (PDF 258.2 K)

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common Questions - Comply Steam Indicator Tape-Disposable Wraps - Questions and Answers (PDF 17.3 K)

    Package Insert

    Comply Steam IndicatorTape 1255 Package Insert, English - Package Insert (PDF 40.3 K)

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