Biological Indicators

BT20: 24 Hours Self Contained Biological Indicator Steam

BT20 Self-contained Biological Indicator for Steam sterilization processes. Geobacillus stearothermophilus 10^5 or 10^6 spores per vial. FDA-cleared.

Description

BT20 Self-contained biological indicator for Steam Sterilization Processes Terragene Bionova® BT20 Biological Indicators have been designed for quick and easy routine monitoring of gravity-displacement and vacuum-assisted steam sterilization cycles at 121-135 °C. Terragene Bionova® BT20 provides a final result after a 24-hour incubation at 60 ± 2 °C.

Detailed Product Specification

Product	Terragene Bionova® BT20
Product Type	Self-contained biological indicator
Primary Application	Monitoring steam sterilization cycles
Sterilization Processes	Vacuum-assisted and gravity displacement steam sterilization
Operating Temperature Range	121–135 °C
Biological Indicator Organism	Geobacillus stearothermophilus ATCC 7953 Spores
Indicator Technology	Geobacillus stearothermophilus + color-change culture medium
Readout	24 Hours
Visual Confirmation	Optional visual confirmation
Reader / Incubator Compatibility	Bionova® IC10/20 Dual incubator
Incubation Temperature	60°C
Intended Environment	Healthcare and industrial applications
Regulatory Statement	FDA-cleared, as stated in the supplied product information
Compliance	ISO and USP compliant; includes ISO 11138-1 and ISO 11138-5

Ordering Information

Art No	Product	Pack Size
BT20	SCBI Steam Indicator	100 Indicators