Understanding Autoclave Consumables - Indicator Strips, Tape and Tubes
A laboratory autoclave consumable refers to any essential, single-use product used in the operation of autoclaves—sterilisation devices that eliminate harmful microorganisms through high pressure and temperature. These consumables include items such as sterilisation pouches, indicator tapes, filters, and biological indicators, which ensure the proper sterilisation of instruments, media, or lab equipment. Each consumable plays a critical role in monitoring, containing, or verifying the sterilisation process, ensuring compliance with safety standards. By maintaining sterility and reducing contamination risk, these consumables are vital to achieving accurate, safe lab procedures across industries, from healthcare to research.