Dr. Summer graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1985. He works in Hickory, NC and specializes in Pediatrics. Dr. Summer is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center.
Irving A. Speelman - Fort Meyers FL Frank E. Platko - Shelton CT Kenneth A. Summer - Columbia SC Seymour Schuman - New York NY
Assignee:
Propper Manufacturing Co., Inc. - Long Island City NY
International Classification:
G01K 304 G01K 1112
US Classification:
374102
Abstract:
A steam sterilization indicator for indicating both exposure to steam and sterilization is provided. The steam sterilization indicator includes a backing member. A tablet formed of a compound having a first melting point and second melting point which is lower that the first melting point, the second melting point being the melting point of the compound exposed to steam is also provided. A wick is affixed to the backing member adjacent to the tablet. A steam permeable material covers the tablet and the wick. Upon melting, the tablet material is absorbed by the wick. A handle is affixed to the backing member. One end of the handle includes a steam exposure indicator formed of a color changing ink which changes color in the presence of steam.