FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a self-contained biological indicator showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a top plan view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a first side elevation view of the container body of the self-contained biological indicator (with the cap detached therefrom);
FIG. 6 is a second side elevation view of container body of the self-contained biological indicator (with the cap detached therefrom);
FIG. 7 is a top plan view of FIG. 5
FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 5;
FIG. 9 is a side elevation view of the cap of the self-contained biological indicator (detached from the container body);
FIG. 10 is a top plan view of FIG. 9; and,
FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 9.
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