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Material: | Paper |
Ethylene Oxide Sterilization: | Ethylene Oxide Sterilization |
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When sterilizers have been shut down, turned off overnight, or have been idle, a warm-up cycle is recommended before running diagnostics tests. Cold components can contribute to a failed diagnostic test. Running a warm-up cycle can help avoid retesting, downtime, or unnecessary maintenance calls.
One of the most common standard operational tests performed, is the Bowie-Dick test. You may be wondering, what is a Bowie-Dick test? The BINFEI Bowie Dick test is a diagnostic test specifically designed for prevac steam sterilizers. The test gives a visual of the sterilizer's vacuum system and determines if it is effectively removing the air that has been trapped in or leaked into the sterilization chamber.
The BINFEI Bowie-Dick disposable test-pack should be placed into the empty chamber, on the lowest shelf, directly above the drain. The steam sterilization cycle should then run for 3½ - 4 minutes, at a temperature of 270 - 273 degrees F. Most current sterilizers have a specific Bowie-Dick cycle pre-programmed. Make sure that the disposable test-pack is the only item in the chamber during the diagnostics test. If you have questions about Bowie-Dick test troubleshooting, contact our team.
A Bowie-Dick disposable test-pack consists of thermochromatic (temperature sensitive) paper, pressed between porous substrates and reticulated foam. The color-change pattern on the sheets can determine whether the steam has penetrated the porous load. A uniform color-change pattern indicates the test has passed and that steam has penetrated throughout the entire test-pack. A non-uniform color-change indicates a failed test and can be indicative of an insufficient vacuum or inadequate steam temperature.
Product | OEM | Package |
Bowie Dick Test Pack | available | 100UNITS/CARTON |
Conforms to ISO 11140-1 Type 2
134 ˚ C-137 ˚ C for up to 3.5 minutes