Steam Indicator Strips

› Do not handle the green portion to avoid staining.
› Please use ball pen only when writing details.
› Write place, date & type of sterilization equipment, you are using   (Autoclave / Portable Pressure Cooker / Sterilizer) on Indicator   Label.
› Stick or place the Indicator Label on the upper portion of the   dressing drum in case of autoclaving OR On the uppper side   portion of the upper rack in case of portable pressure sterilizer   (Pressure Cooker).
› For the first time do the sterilization as you are doing routinely.   Note the time in minutes you had continued after required pressure   built up.
› After sterilization is completed allow the autoclave / pressure   sterilizer to cool down.
› Note the colour of the upper green portion of the Indicator if turned   Black/Grey or not, if this has changed to Black/Grey colour, this   indicates that the sterilization cycle was proper.
› The autoclaving cycle should be followed in this manner - Start   the autoclave with instruments & other items, allow the autoclave   to reach the pressure 15 lbs/sq. inch visible from the guage   mounted on the lid. In case of protable pressure sterilizer a whistle   will be heard then maintain the pressure for 25-30 minutes, switch   off stove and allow cool down the sterilizer.
› Please keep the lables in cool & dry place in the plastic bag   provided till their use.