Mckesson - 73-Ems052 - Sterilizer Monitoring Mail - In Service Steam / Eo Gas Dry Heat Chemical Vapor

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McKesson 73-EMS052 Sterilizer Monitoring Mail-In Service

Ensure the effectiveness of your sterilization processes with the McKesson 73-EMS052 Sterilizer Monitoring Mail-In Service. This service provides reliable verification for steam, EO gas, dry heat, and chemical vapor sterilization methods, helping healthcare facilities maintain compliance with industry standards.

Key Features:
- Comprehensive Testing: Validates sterilization cycles for steam, ethylene oxide (EO) gas, dry heat, and chemical vapor.
- Mail-In Convenience: Easy-to-use mail-in service with prepaid return shipping for quick processing.
- Regulatory Compliance: Meets AAMI, AORN, and Joint Commission requirements for sterility assurance.
- Detailed Reporting: Includes a certificate of testing with results for record-keeping and audits.
- Biological Indicators: Uses highly resistant spores (Geobacillus stearothermophilus for steam/chemical vapor and Bacillus atrophaeus for EO/dry heat) for accurate monitoring.

Specifications:
- Service Type: Mail-in biological indicator testing
- Sterilization Methods Supported: Steam, EO gas, dry heat, chemical vapor
- Organism Used: Geobacillus stearothermophilus (steam/chemical vapor), Bacillus atrophaeus (EO/dry heat)
- Turnaround Time: Results typically provided within 48 hours of lab receipt
- Packaging: Prepaid return mailer included

Suggested Use:
For optimal performance, place the biological indicator in a standard test pack or challenge pack and run it through a sterilization cycle. After processing, promptly mail the indicator to the designated lab using the included prepaid envelope. Review the test results upon receipt and maintain documentation for compliance purposes. Ideal for hospitals, dental offices, and surgical centers requiring routine sterilization validation.