Description
The Certol ProChek S Steam Sterilization Integrators answer the question a process indicator cannot: did this cycle actually reach sterilizing conditions inside the pack. The Type 4 multi-parameter strip changes from yellow to blue-purple only when time, temperature and steam have all done their work at 273 degrees F (134 degrees C).
- Multi-Parameter Response – The integrator reacts to time, temperature and steam together, a stronger release signal than exposure alone.
- Decisive Color Endpoint – Yellow to blue-purple is a pass or fail read that any trained team member can call consistently.
- Per Pack Monitoring – At 100 strips per box, integrators are economical enough to ride inside packs and trays, not just test loads.
Type 4 Steam Integrators for Confident Pack Release
Releasing a load on the word of external tape alone is a habit modern sterilization monitoring has moved past. ProChek S integrators are Type 4 multi-parameter chemical integrators: their ink migrates and changes color only after exposure to the combination of steam, temperature and time the strip is calibrated for, stated by the manufacturer as 3.5 minutes at 273 degrees F (134 degrees C). Placed in the area of the pack hardest for steam to reach, the strip becomes the pack’s own witness. Dental and medical sterilization leads use integrators like these for load release documentation, backed by the manufacturer’s technical data sheet and monitoring FAQ. The strips measure 5 11/16 x 7/8 in per the distributor file, sized to sit visibly in a tray or pouch.
Features and Benefits
Monitoring Strength
- Three Variable Response – Time, temperature and steam must all be present, so a cold or dry cycle does not produce a passing read.
- Calibrated Endpoint – The change completes at the stated 273 degrees F (134 degrees C) for 3.5 minutes exposure, per the manufacturer.
- Clear Pass Signal – Yellow to blue-purple leaves little room for interpretation disputes at load release.
Program Fit
- 100 Count Box – Box sizing supports per pack placement without the waste of oversized packaging.
- Documented System – A manufacturer TDS and monitoring FAQ support the written policy your office adopts around the strips.
- Family Compatibility – The integrators pair with ProChek ID strips and ProView Plus pouches from the same monitoring line.
Product Specifications
Integrator Details
- Manufacturer Part Number: TSI440
- Indicator Type: Type 4 multi-parameter chemical integrator
- Color Change: Yellow to blue-purple
- Rated Exposure: Steam at 273°F (134°C) for 3.5 minutes
- Strip Size: 5 11/16 in x 7/8 in
Packaging
- Quantity Per Box: 100 strips
- Packaging Count: 6 boxes per case, sold per case
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Why Choose ProChek S Integrators
Sterilization failures are discovered late or not at all, which is exactly why per pack integrators exist. ProChek S strips give the sterilization lead a physical, fileable record that conditions were met inside the pack, not just in the chamber. For offices building a defensible monitoring program, that record is the product.
- Evidence Inside the Pack – The strip travels with the instruments, so its result describes the pack itself, not a chamber average.
- Consistent Reads Across Staff – A two color endpoint removes reader to reader variation from the release decision.
- Policy Ready Documentation – The TDS and FAQ linked on this page give your policy writer the manufacturer’s own wording.
- Economical per Pack Use – The 100 count box keeps per pack monitoring affordable enough to be routine, not occasional.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
- ProChek S Steam Sterilization Integrator Technical Data Sheet
- Sterilization Monitoring Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How is an integrator different from indicator tape?
Tape is a Type 1 process indicator that shows exposure only. ProChek S is a Type 4 integrator that responds to time, temperature and steam together, giving a much stronger signal that sterilizing conditions were met.
What cycle is the strip calibrated for?
The manufacturer states the endpoint at steam exposure of 273 degrees F (134 degrees C) for 3.5 minutes. Always confirm the strip against your sterilizer’s cycle and the technical data sheet.
Where should the strip be placed?
Place the integrator inside each pack, pouch or tray in the spot least accessible to steam. It should be read when the pack is opened or at load release, per your office protocol.
How many strips are in this listing?
Each box holds 100 strips and the case holds 6 boxes. This listing sells the full case of 600 strips.
Do integrators replace biological monitoring?
No. Integrators complement spore testing and process indicators in a complete monitoring program, they do not replace biological indicators.
Who manufactures ProChek S?
MicroCare, LLC manufactures the ProChek line under its Spec Clean brand, successor to Certol International. The integrator strips carry part number TSI440.
