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Bowie-Dick Test Pack (ISO 11140-4)

SKU: BD125X/2 Category: Tags ,

Additional information

Brand

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

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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.

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