Steam sterilization bioindicator 15.100.072

Bowie-Dickfor the pharmaceutical industrymedical

With reference to the European Standard EN 285, the Bowie & Dick Test is a mandatory test for steam sterilizers. This functionality test for steam sterilizers needs to be done at the beginning of the working day. After a successful pass of the Bowie & Dick Test Pack the steam sterilizer can be released for use. The Bowie & Dick Test Set is dedicated for porous and hollow loads in pre-vacuum hospital steam sterilizers. Compared to the BD Test Pack (porous loads) the Bowie & Dick Test Set simulates a hollow instrument and generates a bigger challenge for the steam sterilizer and the steam sterilization process. It complies with EN ISO 11140-1 (Type 2) as well as EN-ISO 11140-4. The Bowie & Dick Test has following advantages: Simulation of worst case scenario Easy and fast interpretation of color change from yellow to black Easy documentation of the self adhesive indicator strip Non reversible indicator Reproducible results Ink is free of any toxic component Paper is high quality re‐cycled paper Cost‐effective and commercially priced