cantech Indicator adhesive tape

The Key Surgical process indicator tape 144C indicates the successful sterilization process of medical devices and instruments by changing colour. The tape is made of saturated crepe paper with solvent-free adhesive and is used to seal disposable packaging before autoclaving. The green indicator color is lead-free and changes to black to indicate that sterilization has taken place. The sterilization tape can be easily removed from the packaging and is suitable for both gravity sterilizers and pre-vacuum sterilizers up to 135 °C.

Product details

• Steam sterilization tape with green indicator print (color 144C)
• For taping disposable packaging
• Visual control of the correct sterilization process
• Simple differentiation between processed and untreated goods
• Easy to tear off the roll
• Easy to remove after use
• Application:
• Gravity process or pre-vacuum process at 121 °C (+3 °C) for 30 minutes
• Pre-vacuum sterilizers at 132 °C (+3 °C) for 4 minutes and 135 °C (+3 °C) for 3 minutes
• To ensure good contact, it should be glued to the packaging with pressure
• Class 1 indicator complies with the ISO 11140-1:2014 standard
• Approved as a medical device according to FDA 510(k)
• Solvent-free and latex-free
• Lead-free indicator ink
• Color: Natural with printed green indicator lines
• Material: Saturated crepe paper, synthetic adhesive
• Length: 55 m
• Width: 18 mm or 24 mm
• Storage: at room temperature (15-30 °C; humidity < 50 %)
• Long shelf life of 36 months
• Follow the instructions of sterilization device manufacturers regarding the recommended sterilization cycle
• Available in various widths

Scope of delivery

• 1 roll of Key Surgical indicator tape, 55 m each, in the selected width