Biological Indicator Vials Market

Biological Indicator Vials Market – Introduction

Biological indicator vials are the test systems which contains viable microorganisms providing a defined resistance to a specific sterilization process. Biological indicator vials are used to offer information about whether the necessary conditions were met to destroy a specific number of microorganisms for a particular sterilization process, which gives a level of assurance in the process.

The bacteria which are used in biological indicator vials are bacterial spores, or endospores and those bacteria considered very tough to terminate. Moreover, bacterial spores are selected for a specific sterilization process which is based on their own resistance to that process.

There are various specific types of sterilization processes on which biological indicator vials are used including hydrogen peroxide gas, steam, ethylene oxide and many other. Biological indicator vials are ideal for use in authenticating the sterilization of volumes of liquid that take a little longer time to reach sterilization conditions. The biological indicator vials are generally made up of type 1 glass.

Biological Indicator Vials Market – Dynamics

The biological indicator vials market are expected to grow at significant rate due to increasing requirement for sterilization. Biological indicator vials offers a direct measure of the adversity of the process. Therefore, the use of biological indicator vials to regularly monitor sterilizers provides assurance the ability of the sterilization process.

Biological indicator vials are generally used within process challenge devices which are designed to represent the highly challenging products that are regularly processed. There are various factors such as load penetration, operator experience, and sterilizer condition that can influence the sterilization cycle.

Biological indicator vials used to verify the sterility of the glass, instrument, and many other products. In the whole process of verification, ampule is placed inside the biological indicator vial, and then compress vial to break the glass, then left it for at least 48 hours. When the process gets complete, the color gets changed. If it shows purple color that means effective sterilization and yellow or cloudy means ineffective sterilization.

Biological Indicator Vials Market – Regional Outlook

On the basis of geography biological indicator vials market region is segmented into North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ), Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Middle East & Africa (MEA), Japan. Among these region, North America is the leading market for biological indicator vials due to significant distributions for research and development of various drugs.

Along with North America, Europe is another market which is expected to grow at substantial rate during the forecast period. Asia Pacific biological indicator vials market is also anticipated to grow at moderate rate.

Biological Indicator Vials Market – Major Players

Some of the prominent players operating in the global biological indicator vials market include 3M Company, VWR Corporation, STERIS plc., Mesa Labs, Inc, Siltex Australia (c), CertoClav Sterilizer GmbH, and ParaSure Limited.

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• Market Segments
• Market Dynamics
• Market Size
• Supply & Demand
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• Competition & Companies involved
• Technology
• Value Chain

Regional analysis includes

• North America (U.S., Canada)
• Latin America (Mexico. Brazil)
• Western Europe (Germany, Italy, France, U.K, Spain)
• Eastern Europe (Poland, Russia)
• Asia Pacific (China, India, ASEAN, Australia & New Zealand)
• Japan
• Middle East and Africa (GCC Countries, S. Africa, Northern Africa)

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Biological Indicator Vials Market – Segmentation

The global biological indicator vials market is segmented on the basis of incubation time, sterilization type, and end use.

On the basis of incubation time the global biological indicator vials market is segmented as follows:

• Up to 24 hours
• 24 to 32 hours
• 32 to 48 hours
• Above 48 hours

On the basis of sterilization type the global biological indicator vials market is segmented as follows:

• Steam sterilization
• Ethylene oxide sterilization

On the basis of end Use the global biological indicator vials market is segmented as follows:

• Food & Beverages
• Pharmaceutical
• Cosmetics
• Others