Bowie Dick Test Cardboard
Bowie Dick Test Cardboard are pre-assembled single use test packs designed to evaluate the performance of the air removal system of pre-vacuum equipped sterilizers manufactured according EN 285 as self adhesive as cardboard. Bowie Dick Test Cardboard Operation Conditions Several versions of these test packs are available.
Why should we use Bowie Dick Test Cardboard as daily ?
Equipment control includes verifying the sterilizer’s physical monitors for each cycle and monitoring the effectiveness of the sterilizer’s vacuum system each day the sterilizer is used. When using prevacuum cycles, it is critical point that the sterilizer is removing air efficiently. Monitoring with a Bowie-Dick test pack should be done on a daily basis, prior to running the first full load of the day. If a sterilizer has an inadequate vacuum, air leak, or poor steam quality, air pockets may form inside the sterilizer and compromise sterility by preventing steam penetration into some of the packs in the load. The indicator sheet inside the Bowie-Dick test pack will not develop properly if air remains trapped inside the sterilizer chamber. If a Bowie-Dick test indicates a problem, the sterilizer should be taken out of service until the malfunction is identified and corrected.
What is the instructions for use of Bowie Dick Test Cardboard?
1) Daily, place the test pack on the bottom shelf, over the drain closest to the door, in an otherwise empty chamber.
2) Process in a pre-vacuum cycle of 134°C for 3.5 minutes exposure time.
3) After processing, carefully remove the test pack and allow to cool.
4) Confirm that the indicator label on the test pack box has changed colour from blue to Pink and then remove the indicator test sheet from the centre of the test pack.
5) The indicator test sheet should show a uniform Pink colour change. Any non-uniform colour change may indicate steriliser malfunction and should be immediately reported.
6) Complete the information on the test sheet and retain as permanent record.
