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Storage
• Store 1295BIs in the original resealable
foil pouch under normal room conditions:
59‑86ºF(15‑30ºC).
• Do not store 1295BIs near sterilants or
otherchemicals.
Disposal
Dispose of used 1295BIs according to your health
care facility policy. You may wish to steam sterilize
any positive biological indicators at 132°C (270°F)
for 4minutes or at 275°F (135°C) for 3minutes in a
dynamic‑air‑removal steam sterilizer prior to disposal.
For processed BIs observed to have a broken media
ampoule after the sterilization process, or if the ink of
the CI appears smeared or runny (if included) leave the
BI and CI in the sterilization pouch and place the pouch
in packaging compatible with steam sterilization and
steam sterilize per the parameters above.
For further information, please contact your local
3Mrepresentative or contact us at 3M.com and
selectyour country.
Explanation of Symbols
Catalogue Number
Caution, see instructions for use
Do not use if package is damaged
Do not reuse
Use by date
Batch code
Manufacturer
Date of manufacture
Product is designed for use with vaporized
hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes