Bowie & Dick Test Pack Chemical Indicator

Designed for testing the air removal efficiency of vacuum-assisted steam sterilizers.

Key Features:

  • 100% Lead-Free
  • Detects inadequate air removal and steam penetration in vacuum-assisted steam sterilizers.
  • Cycle: 10 minutes at 121°C

Characteristics:

  • Type 2 Chemical Indicator
  • Initial Colour: Pink
  • Final Colour: Dark brown/black (should change homogeneously across the entire sheet)
  • Size: 6 mm x 125 mm x 125 mm
  • Assembly: Permeable barriers, Glassine paper, B&D Test Sheet

Instructions for Use:

  1. Place the Bowie-Dick Test Pack horizontally with its label facing up in an empty vacuum-assisted sterilizer chamber, positioned at the bottom/front of the sterilizer rack, and over the drain.
  2. Run the cycle for no longer than 10 minutes at 121°C.
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