Mini Self-Contained Biological Indicators for monitoring steam sterilisation processes in spore population. Each Mini SCBI consists of a plastic vial with a cap, a crushable glass ampoule with recovery media, and a disc inoculated with spores. The recovery medium consists of a modified Soybean Casein Digest Broth with pH indicator. Activate for incubation by squeezing the sides of the Mini SCBI's and crushing the ampoule. Growth is evident by either turbidity and/or a colour shift of the media.
Mini SCBI's are 8.3mm x 45.8mm are offered in boxes of 100 units. Each box is accompanied by a certificate of analysis and instructions for use. Mini SCBI's also offer a rapid incubation of just 10 hours compared to 24 hours from other manufacturers.