- Results are available in 24 minutes on 3M Attest 490/490H Auto-readers with software version 4.2.7 or higher
- Gravity: 132 C (270 F) for 3 minutes and 10 minutes; 135 C (275 F) for 3 minutes and 10 minutes.
- The results of the BI are often available before the patient leaves the surgical suite.
- Meets ISO and FDA performance requirements for biological indicators
The 3M™ Attest™ Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator 1491 is a self-contained biological indicator specifically designed for rapid and reliable qualification testing and routine monitoring of 270°F (132°C) and 275°F (135°C) gravity-displacement steam sterilization processes when used in conjunction with the 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 490 or the 3M™ Attest™ Auto-reader 490H with software version 4.2.
7 or greater.