Process Challenge Device
Test pack PCD for Steam (with one point integrator)
Process Challenge Device with self-adhesive Type 5 Chemical Indicator for monitoring autoclaves. FDA-cleared.
SKU: PCD26-2
Category: Process Challenge Device
Brand: Integron®
Description
Product type
PCD26‑2 Steam Test Pack Kit — Process Challenge Device (PCD) for steam sterilization
Main application
Monitoring dynamic air removal and gravity displacement steam sterilization processes between 121–135 °C
Key benefit
Detects inadequate air removal and steam penetration, ensuring reliable sterilization of critical loads in both pre‑vacuum and gravity displacement autoclaves. FDA-cleared
Technology / differentiator
- Porous cards system holding a Chemical Integrator card (Type 5 Indicator according to ISO 11140-1:2014) located in the middle of the package
- Chemical integrator card: self‑adhesive, allows sterilization cycle documentation; can record either the entire card or only the indicator area
- External Process Indicator (Type 1): blue → dark grey/black
- Chemical Integrator (Type 5): purple → green
- Integration calibrated against kill time of ≥10⁶ Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores, tested in BIER resistometer at 121 °C, 128 °C, and 135 °C
Compatibility / usage environment
Process: Steam sterilization (pre‑vacuum and gravity displacement autoclaves); Suitable for healthcare, food, pharmaceutical, and medical industries