Bowie-Dick Test Pack (ISO 11140-4)
Additional information
| Brand | Chemdye |
|---|---|
| Process | Steam |
| Packaging | 20 |
| Initial Color | Yellow |
| Final Color | Black, Dark Brown |
| Indicator Type | Type 2 Chemical Indicator |
| Regulations | ISO 11140-1, ISO 11140-4 |
| Field of activity | Dental, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical |
Description
BD125X/2 / Bowie & Dick Test Pack Chemical Indicator designed for testing air removal efficiency of vacuum-assisted steam sterilizers. 100 % Lead Free.
Bowie-Dick test pack detects inadequate air removal and steam penetration in vacuum-assisted Steam sterilizers. Cycles of 16.9 min at 121 °C, 4 minutes at 132 °C and 3.5 minutes at 134 °C.
Characteristics
Type 2 Chemical Indicator.
Initial Color: yellow.
Final Color: dark brown/black (should change homogeneously in the
whole sheet).
Size: 16 mm x 125 mm x 125 mm (approximate).
Assembly: permeable barriers – 1 silicone paper – 1 test sheet – permeable barriers. Wrapped with crepe paper.
Instructions for use
1. Place the Bowie-Dick Test Pack horizontally with its label facing up in an empty vacuum-assisted sterilizer chamber, in the bottom/front of the sterilizer rack, and over the drain.
2. Run the cycle for no longer than 3.5 min. at 134 °C / 4 min. at 132 °C / 16.9 min. at 121 °C.
Description
BD125X/2 / Bowie & Dick Test Pack Chemical Indicator designed for testing air removal efficiency of vacuum-assisted steam sterilizers. 100 % Lead Free.
Bowie-Dick test pack detects inadequate air removal and steam penetration in vacuum-assisted Steam sterilizers. Cycles of 16.9 min at 121 °C, 4 minutes at 132 °C and 3.5 minutes at 134 °C.
Characteristics
Type 2 Chemical Indicator.
Initial Color: yellow.
Final Color: dark brown/black (should change homogeneously in the
whole sheet).
Size: 16 mm x 125 mm x 125 mm (approximate).
Assembly: permeable barriers – 1 silicone paper – 1 test sheet – permeable barriers. Wrapped with crepe paper.
Instructions for use
1. Place the Bowie-Dick Test Pack horizontally with its label facing up in an empty vacuum-assisted sterilizer chamber, in the bottom/front of the sterilizer rack, and over the drain.
2. Run the cycle for no longer than 3.5 min. at 134 °C / 4 min. at 132 °C / 16.9 min. at 121 °C.
