22 devices · GMDN 62357
A biological sterilization indicator reader is a bench-top device that processes biological indicators containing bacterial spores to verify whether a sterilization cycle was effective. It works by incubating the indicator and detecting enzymatic activity that signals spore survival, providing rapid results after exposure to steam or chemical sterilants.
This category of device is regulated as an in vitro diagnostic or medical device accessory depending on jurisdiction, and is typically supplied as a reusable, AC-powered unit requiring periodic calibration and maintenance. It does not contain biological agents itself but is designed to read and interpret results from single-use biological indicators.
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