Steam Indicator Strip Short 4 (Box of 250) – C1006

The C1006 is a chemical indicator strip used to verify steam sterilization cycles in healthcare and laboratory settings. It is a short-format strip (typically 4 mm × 6 mm) that changes color when exposed to the temperature and pressure conditions of a standard steam autoclave cycle, confirming that sterilization parameters have been met. Each box contains 250 strips, suitable for routine monitoring of wrapped instruments and supplies before clinical use or distribution. The strip is placed inside or alongside the item being sterilized. After the cycle completes, visual inspection of the color change indicates whether sterilization conditions were achieved. This is a process indicator, not a biological indicator; it confirms exposure to steam and heat but does not validate microbial kill.