Apparatus and method for testing the sufficiency of sterilization

摘要: Apparatus and method for testing the sufficiency of sterilization includes a test tube having distal end in which bacterial spore element is disposed. A sealed glass ampule containing sterile liquid culture medium disposed plunger fenestration closed with hydrophobic filter fitted slidingly open tube. In use, apparatus exposed to sterilization, thereafter pushed down into engage slide latter engagement an ampule-engaging means thereby fracture or break so that contents are released contact element, whereby then subjected incubation, being determined.