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Bowie & Dick Test 134°C / 3,5 min
Mandatory daily test according to ISO 17665 (formerly DIN EN 554) for pre-vaccum sterilizers
According to DIN EN ISO 11140-1 (class 2) and DIN EN ISO 11140-4


Application

Ready to use, lead-free disposable test pack for the daily Bowie & Dick test 134° C/3,5 min

Product Item No. Pack Size Storage Durability
Bowie & Dick Test 521015 15 pieces Dry at room temperature 2 years from date of manufacture



Implementation



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Put the Bowie & Dick Test in the empty chamber of the sterilizer. Start the Bowie and Dick test program (134°C/3,5 min.) After the end of the cycle take the Bowie and Dick test from the sterilizer.
Pull out the testsheet.
Check the indicator testsheet for complete color change.



Evaluation


Check the indicator sheet for complete color change. For this purpose it is NOT necessary using a color chart. Compare the reference developes during the sterilization process on the extention of the indicator sheet with the indicator.

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PASS :
Test conditions achieved :
Homogeneous color change to pink.

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FAIL :
Test conditions NOT achieved:
No homogeneous color change to pink.

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Blue to violet areas in the center of the test sheet indicate residual air and / or insufficient steam penetration. Check test conditions and repeat Bowie & Dick test.