3h Biological Indicator for Steam
The Bionova® BT220 Rapid Biological Indicator provides 3-hour FDA-cleared results for steam sterilization monitoring. Featuring Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores (10⁶), it ensures fast and reliable compliance in hospitals, labs, and pharma.
The Bionova® BT220 Self-Contained Biological Indicator (SCBI) is a rapid, FDA-cleared solution for monitoring steam sterilization (autoclave) processes at 121–135 °C. Each vial contains Geobacillus stearothermophilus (ATCC® 7953) with 10⁶ spores per vial, ensuring precise and reliable sterility validation.
Key Features & Benefits
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⚡ Rapid 3-hour fluorescence readout – ideal for quick sterilization checks
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✅ FDA-cleared and validated internationally
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🔬 High spore population for robust sterility assurance
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🧪 Optional visual confirmation at 48 hours or 7 days (purple → green/yellow if sterilization failed)
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🎯 Designed for hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical, and industrial sterilization processes
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📡 Optimized for use with Terragene® Bionova® Auto-Reader Incubators
How It Works
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Place the BT220 SCBI in the load’s most difficult sterilization points.
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Run the sterilization cycle as usual.
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After processing, crush the ampoule, shake down the medium, and incubate.
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Fluorescence detection within 3 hours indicates sterilization failure.
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Negative result at 3 hours confirms effective sterilization.
Technical Data
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Readout: 3 hours (fluorescence); optional 7-day validation
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Incubation: 60 ± 2 °C
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Organism: Geobacillus stearothermophilus ATCC® 7953
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Spores per vial: 10⁶
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D-Value: ≥ 1.5 min at 121 °C (also available at 132 °C & 135 °C)
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Z-Value: Available on request
The Bionova® BT220 offers fast, accurate, and compliant sterilization monitoring, helping healthcare and industrial facilities save time while maintaining patient and product safety.
