Solventum 3M Attest Steam Type 5 Chemical Integrators with Moving Front Technology

Advanced Sterilization Monitoring with 3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators

Optimize your facility's sterilization assurance with the 3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators. As 3M Health Care transitions to Solventum, these Type 5 Integrating Indicators continue to provide the highest level of internal pack monitoring for steam sterilization cycles. Designed for use in Canadian hospitals, dental clinics, and medical centers, these integrators utilize innovative "moving front" ink technology to provide an immediate, objective, and easy-to-read result. This technology eliminates the subjectivity of color-match interpretation, ensuring that every surgical pack has been exposed to the critical parameters required for sterilization.

Precision Performance and BI Correlation The 3M Attest 1243 series is engineered to correlate with the performance of a Biological Indicator (BI) at three distinct time and temperature relationships. This provides sterile processing professionals and procurement heads with an extra layer of confidence that the sterilization conditions—saturated steam, time, and temperature—have been met inside each load. The clear "Accept" or "Reject" readout zones allow for rapid decision-making in fast-paced sterile processing departments (SPD), streamlining the release of processed instruments to the operating room.

Versatile Configurations for Specialized Needs Available in multiple formats to suit various clinical requirements, the 1243 series offers flexibility for both internal and external monitoring. The 1243A and 1243B models provide a standard 2-inch format for general pack placement. For larger or more complex wrapped loads, the 1243RE features a 9-inch extender, allowing staff to retrieve the integrator safely and easily without compromising the sterile field. The new, easy-to-find back side design further enhances visibility and efficiency during the pack-opening process in the surgical suite.

Key Benefits for Healthcare Facilities

• Instant Interpretation: Moving front technology provides a definitive "Accept" or "Reject" result to minimize human error.

• Type 5 Performance: Offers the highest level of chemical monitoring, mimicking the response of biological indicators.

• Streamlined Workflow: Reduces the time required for load release and simplifies documentation for Canadian regulatory audits.

• Extended Reach Options: The 1243RE model with a 9-inch extender is ideal for deep packs and large instrument sets.

• Bulk Procurement Value: Available in various case and pack sizes to meet the high-volume needs of B2B medical buyers.

Specifications

• MPN 1243A: 2-inch strip, 500 each/box, 2 box/case

• MPN 1243B: 2-inch strip, 100 each/pack, 10 pack/case

• MPN 1243RE: 9-inch strip with extender, 500 each/bag, 2 bag/case

• Indicator Type: Type 5 Integrating Indicator (ISO 11140-1:2014)

• Compatibility: Pre-vacuum and Gravity Displacement Steam Sterilization Cycles

Manufacturer Name Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care)