3m Innovative Properties Company

Ramon T Ignacio

Allan P Piechowski

James Stephen Mrozinski

Russell Dean Birkholz

Paul R LaBrosse

Rodney K Hehenberger

Steven S Kirckof

Roland C Kippenhan

Richard M Rumble

Urs Jauslin

Anita Amhof

Philip A Bolea

Christian Stoop

Florian Weinig

An electronic system for tracking and monitoring articles to be subjected to a sterilization cycle is disclosed. The method uses a sterilization indicator and electronically links sterilization information with the articles subjected to the sterilization process. The indicator allows a sterilization cycle to be monitored without the need for a user to subjectively distinguish between color, quality or intensity of display patterns.

Electronic system for tracking and monitoring articles to be sterilized and associated method

The present invention discloses an adhesive article. The adhesive article comprises a first layer comprising a transparent film, the first layer having a first major surface and a second major surface. Additionally, the adhesive article comprises a second layer comprising a fluid transport substrate, the second layer having a first major surface and a second major surface, the first major surface of the second layer being in contact with the second major surface of the first layer and a third layer comprising a fluid transportable ink, the third layer being associated with the second major surface of the second layer. The adhesive article then comprises an adhesive layer.

Water contact indicator

Water contract indicator

A sterilization monitor includes a substrate and an monitor composition. The monitor composition contains a colorant and a halogen source and undergoes a distinct color change when exposed to a peracid. The sterilization monitor can be used to monitor a sterilization process involving a peracid. A sterilization monitoring device, including a sterilization monitor enclosed in a housing having a vapor permeable barrier, can also be used to monitor a sterilization process.

Sterilization monitors and method of use

Sterilization monitoring method

Sterilization monitors

A novel label may be used in a novel sterilization tracking system. The label preferably has first and second portions and a first and second liners. Perforations may preferably attach the first portion to the second portion. The label is particularly suitable for use in monitoring and/or tracking hydrogen peroxide sterilization procedures.

Labels and tracking systems for sterilization procedures

A sterilization indicator includes a substrate and indicator composition. The indicator composition contains a colorant, such as acid fuchsin, that undergoes a distinct color change if exposed to hydrogen peroxide vapor. The sterilization indicator can be used to monitor a sterilization process involving hydrogen peroxide vapor.

Sterilization indicator

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Somerville, NJ, United States of America

Ramon T Ignacio