Which kind of quality control device consists of a paper that has been impregnated with a dye that changes color in the presence of a specified temperature and sterilant?

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The device described is a chemical indicator, which is commonly used in sterilization processes to monitor the effectiveness of the sterilant. The paper with the dye changes color only in the presence of a specified temperature and sterilant, indicating that the conditions necessary for sterilization have been met. The other options (A, C, and D) are not relevant to this particular device.

Which Kind of Quality Control Device Consists of a Paper