Mesa Labs Articles

  1. Biological Indicators And The European Pharmacopoeia 5/10/2022

    Here we review the information in European Pharmacopoeia (EP) General Chapter 5.1.2, concerning BIs, which is more detailed and covers a wider scope than the previous version.

  2. Why Biological Indicators Survive A Validated Cycle 5/10/2022

    We review what to do should you ever find yourself in the situation where the probes indicate conditions that would render killed BIs, yet the units are testing positive.

  3. Biological Indicators For Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Isolator Decontamination: Characteristics, Uses And Challenges 4/20/2022

    We highlight vapor hydrogen peroxide (VH2O2) biological indicators (BIs) including necessary physical characteristics of the BI unit, BI types, proper BI placement, and challenges encountered.

  4. Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Isolator Decontamination In A World Of Uncertainty: A Modern-Day Field Guide 4/20/2022

    This field guide uses current published resources to provide clarity and direction regarding best practices for validating decontamination processes using VH2O2.

  5. Proper Biological Indicator Placement During Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Decontamination Cycles 4/20/2022

    We discuss the three general BI types used for monitoring the VH2O2 cycles and directions on their proper placement in the isolator.

  6. Using Replicate BIs To Evaluate Biodecontamination Cycles In Isolators 4/20/2022

    We discuss the concept of using triplicate biological indicators (BIs), not as a reaction to having obtained an unexpected growth-positive BI in your vaopr hydrogen peroxide cycle, but as a proactive measure.

  7. Parameters Effecting Vapor Hydrogen Peroxide Biological Indicator Performance 4/20/2022

    We review the potential benefits and difficulties of using Vapor Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) in decontamination and sterilization.