Details
Valuemed Professional Wash-Checks Washer/Disinfector Test Strips are a reliable monitoring tool for verifying the effectiveness of your washer-disinfector system. Each strip carries a test soil formulated to mimic the removal of blood and tissue from surgical instruments, giving sterile processing departments a consistent, routine way to confirm proper cleaning performance. Sold 100 strips per bag, this test strip is a practical addition to any instrument reprocessing workflow.
Key Features:
- Function: Tests washer-disinfector effectiveness using a test soil designed to parallel blood and tissue removal from surgical instruments
- Pass/Fail Indicator: Test soil fully dissolves under effective cleaning conditions; a red residue remains if time, temperature, detergent concentration, spray arm function, or enzyme soak is insufficient
- Safe Formulation: Contains no actual blood components from any source
- Ease of Use: Low-cost monitor promotes routine testing; recommended to use one monitor per basket of instruments washed
- Compatible Holder: Insert monitor into a Wash-Checks holder and place in baskets, or hang directly on basket sides
- Recordkeeping: Designed for easy retention in permanent records
- Shelf Life: Includes lot number and expiration date, with a 2-year shelf life
- Pack Size: 100 test strips per bag (Part #91-0030-100)
Ideal For:
- Sterile processing departments monitoring washer-disinfector performance
- Hospitals and surgical facilities validating instrument cleaning cycles
- Clinics and labs requiring routine, documented cleaning verification
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How do I use a Wash-Checks test strip?
Insert the monitor into a Wash-Checks holder and place it in the instrument basket, or hang it directly on the basket sides during the wash-disinfector cycle.
Q: How do I know if the wash cycle was effective?
If cleaning conditions were effective, the test soil fully dissolves and is removed. A red residue remaining on the strip indicates insufficient time, temperature, detergent concentration, spray arm function, or enzyme soak.
Q: Do these strips contain real blood?
No, the test soil does not contain any actual blood components from any source.
Routine use of Wash-Checks test strips helps sterile processing teams maintain consistent, documented confidence in their washer-disinfector system.
