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Abstract

The bioindicator (1) intended for verifying the effectiveness of a sterilization process carried out in a working chamber (90) of a containment system initially has an outer microporous envelope (3) which is permeable to a sterilizing agent (8) but impermeable to microorganisms (20). The carrier (2) accommodated in the interior (10) of the bioindicator (1) is provided with a determined quantity and type of microorganisms (20). The envelope (3) comprises a fixing means (4) which is intended for temporarily and detachably positioning the bioindicator (1) in the working chamber (90). The fixing means (4) is an adhesive strip which is provided with a detachable coating (40). The carrier (2) may be detachably fixed in the interior of the envelope (3) by means of a receptacle (30). The receptacle (30) takes the form of a pocket, an adhesive joint or tear-off point. On the outer surface (34), the envelope (3) has a labeling area (33) to which a symbol carrier (5) may be affixed permanently or detachably. The labeling area (33) directly and/or the symbol carrier (5) are intended for application of a code (50). The interior (10) is defined by a primary closure (32) which may be supplemented with a repeatedly toggleable secondary closure (35).

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