3M Attest Rapid Steam Biological Indicator, 1292, Brown Cap
A brown cap rapid biological indicator monitoring gravity displacement and vacuum-assisted steam sterilization, suited to industrial life science applications.
The Attest Rapid Steam Biological Indicator, catalog number 1292-S, Brown Cap, monitors both 250 degree Fahrenheit gravity displacement and 270 degree Fahrenheit vacuum-assisted steam sterilization processes, giving it flexibility across two common steam sterilization approaches used in different settings.
It is described as appropriate for use in industrial life science steam sterilization applications when verified by the end user, extending its relevance beyond typical hospital sterile processing into manufacturing or laboratory environments that also rely on steam sterilization validation. The rapid readout format allows sterilization monitoring staff to confirm cycle effectiveness more quickly than a standard 24 hour biological indicator, supporting faster turnaround for sterilized loads.
This listing covers three related configurations, the base model 1292, a sterile version of model 1292, and model 1292E, giving facilities options depending on their specific process and packaging needs. The listing notes that this indicator is transitioning to the equivalent Solventum-branded Attest Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, 1292-S.
