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- Read Time: Fast 20-minute BI results and clear plastic housing allow for quick interpretation
- Cycles: Common Dynamic Air Removal (Prevac/SFPP) & Gravity Cycles
- Feature: Compact PCD providing equivalent performance to ANSI/AAMI 16-towel test
Product Overview
The Celerity™ 20 STEAM Process Challenge Device (PCD) for dynamic air removal (LCB049/LCB053) and gravity (LCB050) cycles is a pre-assembled pack consisting of a clear plastic housing sealed with a laminate foil. The PCD design includes a small channel for air removal and steam penetration and offers equivalent performance to the ANSI/AAMI 16-towel biological indicator test pack, with the same resistance as the AAMI gold standard.
How the Celerity™ 20 STEAM Process Challenge Device Works
Each PCD contains a Celerity™ 20 STEAM Biological Indicator (BI) and an integrating indicator and is placed at the most challenging location of the sterilizer, typically on the bottom rack near the drain. After the cycle, the clear plastic housing allows for immediate interpretation of the chemical indicator. Peel-off foil backing allows for quick access to the BI, which is then incubated and automatically read within 20 minutes in a universal Celerity™ Incubator or Celerity™ STEAM Incubator for just 20 minutes.
Why the Celerity™ 20 STEAM Process Challenge Device?
- Fast results and quick device turnaround with industry-leading 20-minute incubation time
- Minimal shelf space needed in sterilizer with a compact-sized pack
- Immediate knowledge of sterilization results with visibility of integrating indicators through PCD
- Electronic documentation of lot numbers and expiration dates with barcode
- Reduce potential for injury and make disposal easy with a glass-free design
Product Specifications
Sterilization Method |
Steam Sterilization |
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Validated Cycles |
LCB049/LCB053 |
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Product Type |
Steam Process Challenge Device |
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Size |
3 x 3¼ x ¾" (76.2 x 82.6 x 19 mm) |
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Interpretation of the
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UNPROCESSED |
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PASS: Color change from yellow to blue/purple |
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FAIL: Color does not change from yellow to blue/purple |
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Interpretation of the
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UNPROCESSED |
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PASS |
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FAIL |
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BI Process Indicator Interpretation |
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UNPROCESSED |
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PROCESSED |
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Browse a complete Item Number list and easily reorder Celerity™ 20 STEAM Process Challenge Device on Shop STERIS.
| Product Number | Description | |
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| LCB053 | CELERITY 20 STEAM PROCESS CHALLENGE DEVICE FOR DYNAMIC AIR REMOVAL CYCLES (25 PACKS AND 25 CONTROLS) | |
| LCB049 | CELERITY 20 STEAM PROCESS CHALLENGE DEVICE FOR DYNAMIC AIR REMOVAL CYCLES (25 PACKS AND 5 CONTROLS) | |
| LCB050 | CELERITY 20 STEAM PROCESS CHALLENGE DEVICE FOR GRAVITY CYCLES (25 PACKS AND 25 CONTROLS) | |
| LCB060 | CELERITY INCUBATOR (UNIVERSAL) | |
| LCB051 | CELERITY STEAM INCUBATOR |
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TECH DATA SHEET
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| Document # | Document Title |
| CELERITY 20 STEAM CHALLENGE DEVICE FOR GRAVITY CYCLES (LCB050) | |
| CELERITY 20 STEAM PROCESS CHALLENGE DEVICE FOR DYNAMIC AIR REMOVAL CYCLES (LCB049/LCB053) | |
| CELERITY 10 STEAM CHEMICAL IND PCC076- TECH DATA SHEET (EN) | |
| CELERITY 10 STEAM CHEMICAL IND PCC076 - TECH DATA SHEET (FR) | |
| CELERITY 20 STEAM CHALLENGE DEVICE FOR GRAVITY CYCLES (LCB050)-FR | |
| CELERITY 20 STEAM PROCESS CHALLENGE DEVICE FOR DYNAMIC AIR REMOVAL CYCLES (LCB049/LCB053)-FR | |
| CELERITY 20 STEAM CHALLENGE DEVICE FOR GRAVITY CYCLES (LCB050) | |
| CELERITY 20 STEAM PROCESS CHALLENGE DEVICE FOR DYNAMIC AIR REMOVAL CYCLES (LCB049/LCB053) | |
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TECHNICAL MONOGRAPH
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| Document # | Document Title |
| TECHNICAL DATA MONOGRAPH - CELERITY 20 STEAM BI, BI FOR IUSS, PCD AND XTEND 10 ASSEMBLY | |
| MONOGRAPHIE DES DONNÉES TECHNIQUES - CELERITY 20 STEAM BI, BI FOR IUSS, PCD AND XTEND 10 ASSEMBLY | |
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WALL CHARTS
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| Document # | Document Title |
| CELERITY 20 STEAM PCD WALL CHART | |
| CELERITY 20 STEAM PCD WALL CHART | |
| CELERITY 20 STEAM PCD WALL CHART | |
| IUSS WALL CHART | |
| IUSS WALL CHART | |
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BROCHURE
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| Document # | Document Title |
| CELERITY FAMILY BROCHURE | |
| CELERITY FAMILY BROCHURE (FRENCH) | |
| STEAM CI BROCHURE | |
| STEAM CI BROCHURE | |
| STEAM CI BROCHURE - FRENCH | |
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SDS
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| Document # | Document Title |
| CELERITY 20 STEAM BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS AND CHALLENGE PACKS | |





