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Sterilization Monitoring Guidelines
Physical Monitors
Temperature and pressure measuring devices can help detect sterilizer malfunctions. The sterilizer’s control
system aborts the cycle and displays a message if physical conditions go outside established limits. The
pressure.
Chemical Indicators
Chemical indicators are designed to verify that conditions in the sterilizer chamber were adequate to achieve
items in that load are considered non-sterile. Potential causes for sterilization failure include: improper
Sterilizers should be used for monitoring the cycles. Follow the chemical indicator’s instructions for proper
Biological Indicators
Biological indicators are microbiological devices designed to accompany items being sterilized to monitor
disposal.
Note
This information below is provided for reference only. Contact appropriate state/local agencies for
specific sterilization guidelines for your office. Additional information on infection control is available
from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Organization for Safety and Asepsis
Procedures (OSAP) ), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), and
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC).
Note
Use only FDA cleared chemical and biological indicators designed for steam sterilization that are
compatible with the particular sterilization cycle temperature and exposure time being monitored.
Use sterility monitors with each sterilization load. If a sterilizing cycle is terminated prematurely,
reprocess instruments to ensure sterility of the load. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper
disposal of used indicators.
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