Bioindicators for self-monitoring of sterilisers / autoclavesScope of delivery: 3 bioindicators and one transport control (autoclave up to 250l)For these reasons, the inspection and associated validation of autoclaves in healthcare facilities is regulated in various standards: - EN ISO 17665 - 1: 2006 - 11: This international standard defines the "Sterilisation of health care products - Moist heat - Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation and control of the use of a sterilisation process for medical devices". This standard is the successor to the following standards DIN EN 554 (58946 - 6) and represents the state of the art with regard to moist heat sterilisation processes for medical devices.- DIN EN 554: This standard specifies the "Sterilisation of medical devices - Validation and routine control for moist heat sterilisation". It is primarily used for quality assurance of sterilisation.  - DIN 58946-7: 2014 - 01: This regulates "Constructional requirements as well as requirements for the equipment and operation of steam sterilisers in healthcare".  - DIN EN 285: 2016 - 05: This standard for "Sterilisation - Steam sterilisers - Large sterilisers" specifies the essential performance requirements including the associated test methods.  - EN ISO 15883: Finally, this standard is a general "series of standards for washer-disinfectors" relating to equipment requirements and validation of processes for reprocessing. The bioindicators are added to the autoclaves or the autoclaving process. This is to provide evidence of successful germ elimination of the test germ "Geobacillus stearothermophilus". The sterilisation process is thus biologically tested by means of the HyMo box. After sterilisation, the bioindicators are removed and sent to the accredited Hohenstein laboratory for evaluation. Here, the bioindicators are examined in the laboratory. If the test germ "Geobacillus stearothermophilus" grows up, the sterilisation process is not valid and further observations of the sterilisation process must be checked with the operator after the evaluation with regard to the settings (e.g. temperature, programmes, dosage, etc.) and the functioning of the steriliser. Proof of successful germ elimination of the test germ in the laboratory, on the other hand, indicates a safe sterilisation process.The test result of the laboratory examination is sent to the operator as a report with an evaluation by the Hohenstein Laboratory and has the character of a self-monitoring to prove that the steam sterilisation process was successful. If the sterilisation is demonstrably successful, the process is safe in terms of reliably killing germs and the sterile items passing through can be described as sterile. Microorganisms can only penetrate the sterile barrier if it is damaged. The use of bioindicators for sterilisation should help to ensure the biological safety of the equipment. The bioindicators, as well as the sterilisation box (HyMo-Box), which is optionally available as a complete set, can be used in smaller facilities such as outpatient clinics and doctors' practices as well as in hospitals and clinics. With the step-by-step instructions, the responsible staff can carry out the test independently on a regular basis. The bioindicator test is a cost-efficient instrument for checking the sterilisation process, which is characterised by simple and uncomplicated handling. It gives you an insight into the effectiveness of the sterilisation process. The patient risk is considerably reduced by regular biological checks, possible surgery postponements or cancellations are eliminated because the instrument sieve intended for use in surgery can be used. With the swab plates, which are also in the optionally available HyMo box "Sterilisation Check", the low germ count can be checked on work surfaces that are used to prepare for sterilisation, for example wrapping in the sterilisation packaging. With the supplied results of the surface germ counts, cleaning-disinfection plans can thus also be adapted and updated.

Exclusively for all FashionCare businesses HyMo-Box surface check - easy handling - reliable result! Our HyMo-Box "FashionCare" gives all FashionCare businesses a simple and reliable way to check their hygiene management. "HyMo" stands for Hygiene Monitoring and the box contains everything you need for effective monitoring in your textile care businesses. With the help of the so-called swabbing method, you take samples at locations selected by you. Our accredited and independent laboratory then determines the bacterial count on the individual surfaces as a measure of the effectiveness of your hygiene measures. An easy-to-understand report explains the result to you in detail. Scope of delivery HyMo-Box "Fashion Care 20 RODAC plates 1 waterproof pen 1 bottle of hand disinfectant 1 cooling element Instructions Sampling plan

The HyMo-Box "Kitchen Check" allows you to check the cleaning and disinfection performance of dishwashers. You receive reliable confirmation that the disinfection performance of the process used is sufficient. Wash your dishes as usual with the programme you have chosen and the detergent you usually use by placing the bioindicators from the HyMo box into the cutlery tray of your dishwasher. After running through the rinse cycle, you can take additional swab samples from the dishwasher, the cleaned dishes and the surrounding area using the RODAC plates provided and send them back to our partner, the Hohenstein Institute, free of charge together with the bioindicators for microbiological laboratory testing. The Hohenstein Institute tests in accordance with the DIN 10510 and DIN 10512 standards and tells you how hygienically your appliances are working. Scope of delivery HyMo-Box Kitchen-Check 20 RODAC plates for testing surfaces 8 bioindicators in blister packaging 8 empty sterile tubes 1 transport control bioindicator 1 sterile tweezers 1 waterproof pen 1 bottle of hand disinfectant 1 cooling element Instructions Sampling plan

When it comes to the hygienic safety of the laundry you process, our HyMo-Box "Professional Laundry Check" enables you to check the disinfecting washing processes you use under practical conditions. By using bioindicators, you ensure optimal hygienic cleanliness of the processed laundry in accordance with the requirements of the "Guideline for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention" of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). In addition, the inactivation of the MS2 phages gives an indication of the sufficient virucidal effect of your washing process (spectrum of effect B). The harmless substitute virus can be used safely in the laundry and is used in scientific studies due to its similarity to noroviruses. With the RODAC plates supplied, you can also have us confirm the low germ count of the disinfected laundry (wet and dry) by means of a swabbing procedure. Surfaces that come into contact with the product, such as shelves, laundry containers or employees' hands, can also be checked in this way to identify weak points and adapt cleaning and disinfection plans.Scope of delivery HyMo-Box Profi Laundry Check 20 RODAC plates for the examination of surfaces 3 bioindicators each in laundry net (E. faecium / S. aureus/ MS2 phage)3 transport controls of bioindicators in tubes3 empty sterile tubes3 test tubes with culture medium1 sterile tweezers1 waterproof pen1 bottle of hand disinfectant1 cooling elementInstructions Sampling plan

Our HyMo-Box "Sterilisation Check" enables you to carry out microbiological validation and routine checks of your steam sterilisers in accordance with the DIN EN ISO 17665 standard and the European Pharmacopoeia*. With the help of the bioindicators from the HyMo-Box, you are able to check the proper functioning or sterilisation performance of your steam sterilisers and thus ensure the hygienic safety of the tools you use. You can use the bioindicators for devices of all makes, e.g. for vertical stand-alone autoclaves, horizontal table-top and stand-alone autoclaves or pass-through autoclaves. The RODAC plates supplied also enable you to examine the environment, such as work surfaces, for low germ levels by means of a swabbing procedure. Other surfaces such as shelves or the hands of your staff can also be checked in this way to identify weak points and adjust your cleaning and disinfection plans. This is how you ensure a permanently low-germ environment. * European Pharmacopoeia, 10th edition, basic edition 2020, Deutscher Apotheker VerlagScope of delivery HyMo-Box Sterilisation Check 20 RODAC plates for the examination of surfaces 2 bioindicators with spores of the test germ Geobacillus stearothermophilus 1 transport control of the bioindicator 1 waterproof pen 1 bottle of hand disinfectant 1 cooling element Step-by-step instructions Sampling plan

Did you know that, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), up to 80 percent of all infectious diseases are transmitted via the hands? Consistent cleaning and disinfection of relevant surfaces is therefore one of the most important measures to prevent the transmission of germs. With your HyMo-Box "Surface Check", you can easily and quickly confirm the success of your cleaning and disinfection measures. You will receive the results in a clear and concise test report from the Hohenstein Institute.Scope of delivery HyMo-Box Surface Check Basic 20 RODAC plates (40 RODAC plates "Surface-Check XL")1 waterproof pen 1 bottle of hand disinfectant 1 cooling element Instructions Sampling plan

With our HyMo box "Temperature Check" you can check whether washing machines comply with the selected temperature ranges and thus document the proper condition of your appliances in everyday use. Load your washing machine or washing cycle machine as usual with the laundry that accumulates and add the laundry net with a temperature data logger that you receive from us. After the wash cycle, simply return the laundry net free of charge to our partner, the Hohenstein Institute. At the same time, you can take samples of the laundry and washing machine environment with the RODAC plates that are also supplied and send them to the Hohenstein Laboratory. After evaluating the samples, you will receive a clear temperature-time diagram from the Hohenstein Institute. Based on the temperature curve, you can see whether the (temperature) specifications of the selected washing programme are actually being adhered to, for example with regard to listed, disinfecting washing processes. Scope of delivery HyMo-Box Temperature Check Basic 20 RODAC plates for testing surfaces (40 RODAC plates "Temperature-Check XL")1 x laundry net with temperature logger (2 x laundry net with temperature loggers "Temperature-Check XL")1 waterproof pen 1 bottle of hand disinfectant 1 cooling element Instructions Sampling plan

Additional quantitative evaluation of the 20 RODAC test plates incl. detailed report for HyMo-Box.

Additional quantitative evaluation of the 40 RODAC test plates incl. detailed report for HyMo-Box XL.