The 3M™ Attest™ Mini Auto‑Reader (490M) is a compact, dual-mode incubator designed for rapid and reliable sterilization monitoring. Engineered for both steam and vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VH₂O₂) processes, it delivers efficient biological indicator (BI) results in just 24 minutes. Fast 24-minute fluorescent readoutReads both steam (1491, 1492V) and VH₂O₂ (1295) BIs, returning a result in under half an hour. Any-Well technologyUp to four BIs (any combination of steam or VH₂O₂ types) can be placed in any of the four wells without configuration. Large, intelligent displayEquipped with a time‑to‑result countdown visible from up to 4 meters, enabling easy monitoring across a clinic. Space-saving designApproximately five times smaller than the standard 490 Auto‑Reader—ideal for cramped countertops in dental or medical settings. USB connectivity with Attest Connect softwareIncludes USB cable to link with 3M™ Attest™ Connect, allowing real-time electronic record‑keeping, result printing, and firmware updates.