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3M™ Comply™ Ethylene Oxide Indicator Tapes


3M™ Comply™ Ethylene Oxide Indicator Tapes
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Designed to seal packs and provide visual evidence that packs have been exposed to the EO sterilization process.

Indicator tapes (Class 1 process indicators) are used for exposure control monitoring which assures 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 Indicator Tape for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization 1224-1   1224-0   3M™ Comply™ Ethylene Oxide Indicator Tape 1224-0  1/2 inch x 60 yard (1,25cm x 55m) Indicator Tape for EO, Green  PDF  
Comply Indicator Tape for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization 1224-1   1224-1   3M™ Comply™ Ethylene Oxide Indicator Tape 1224-1  1 inch x 60 yard (2,5cm x 55m) Indicator Tape for EO, Green  PDF  
Comply Indicator Tape for Ethylene Oxide Sterilization 1224-1   1224-6   3M™ Comply™ Ethylene Oxide Indicator Tape 1224-6  3/4 inch x 60 yard (1,9cm x 55m) Indicator Tape for EO, Green  PDF  
Benefits

  • Chemical process indicator changes color when exposed to the EO sterilization process to provide assurance that the packs were processed without the need to open the pack.
  • Versatile tape adheres to all types of wraps.
  • 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 process.

    Suggested Applications

  • To monitor sterilization exposure in EO sterilization process.
  • The chemical process indicator lines on the EO tape turns red on a green background when exposed to the EO sterilization process.
  • Use with all types of wraps available, including reusable wraps: treated and untreated woven cotton, and cotton-synthetic blends; non-woven synthetic, disposable, paper and paper/plastic wraps.
    Caution: This Product Contains Dry Natural Rubber.

    Brochure

    Attest 1294-S RRBI for EO, Auto-readers, Comply Process Indicat. - Brochure (PDF 544.0 K)

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Common Questions - Comply Ethylene Oxide Indicator Tapes - Questions and Answers (PDF 15.2 K)

    Package Insert

    Comply EO Indicator Tape 1224 Package Insert, English - Package Insert (PDF 57.2 K)

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