BD125X/1 / Bowie & Dick Test Pack Chemical Indicator with warning sheet designed for testing air removal efficiency of vacuum-assisted steam sterilizers. 100 % Lead Free.
Bowie-Dick Test Pack is designed for testing air removal efficiency of dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizers operating at 132 °C for 4 minutes and at 134 °C for 3.5 minutes.
Characteristics:
- Type 2 Chemical Indicator
- Equivalent in performance to the ANSI/AAMI ST79 Bowie-Dick Towel
- Pack.
- Detects residual air in the sterilizer chamber due to air leaks, air removal failures or steam quality.
- Holds an early warning sheet designed for early detection of air removal failures before they appear on the test sheet.
- Initial Color: yellow
- Final Color: dark brown/black (should change homogeneously in the
- whole sheet)
- Size: 16 mm x 125 mm x 113 mm
Assembly: 1 impermeable barrier – 1 Foam – permeable barriers – 1 Glassine paper – 1 Test Sheet – permeable barriers – 1 Glassine paper – 1 Warning Sheet – permeable barriers – 1 impermeable barrier. Wrapped with crepe paper.
Instructions For Use:
- 1. Run a warm-up cycle to properly heat the sterilizer.
- 2. Place the Bowie-Dick Test Pack horizontally with the label facing up in an empty vacuum-assisted sterilizer chamber, in the bottom/front of the sterilizer rack and over the drain. The Test Pack should read “THIS SIDE UP” when placed correctly.
- 3. Run the sterilizer cycle for 3.5 min. – 134 ºC / 4 min. – 132 °C.
- 4. Remove the test pack from sterilizer and allow it to cool down. Check color change of type 1 indicator on the label.
- 5. Unwrapped the pack and remove the test and warning sheets. Check them for color change and record the results.
Specifications:
- Process: Steam
- Initial Color: Yellow
- Final Color: Black, Dark Brown
- Indicator Type: Type 2 chemical indicator
- Regulations: ISO 11140-1, ISO 11140-5
More Info About This Product:
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Machine wash separately in cold water on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry separately on low heat. Add QE Home Wool Dryer Balls to reduce wrinkles and increases drying efficiency. Touch up with a low heat iron as needed. Do not bleach or dry clean.