A BOWIE&DICK TYPE TEST PACK FOR VACUUM STEAM STERILIZERS The international standard EN ISO 17664 states procedures for regular validation and routine control of steam sterilizers. The daily control is carried out by using a combination of a test load and a test indicator. The combination is called a test pack. Clinichem test pack is in accordance with EN ISO 11140-4. The reactive ink is lead free, solvent free and non poisonous in use. The color change of the ink is permanent providing the possibility to re-check the test result afterwards. The ink is printed on the medical paper which complies with EN 868-3 and whose permeability corresponds to that specified for sterilization packaging being essential for steam penetration test. Clinichem test pack reveals the common defects of the autoclave - air residuals and defective depressurization - presence of non-condensable gases - steam quality - steam penetration problems Clinichem Oy Ltd. Hallitie 12, 47400 Kausala Finland Tel. +358 5 381 8180 Fax. +358 5 381 8183 email: [email protected] www.clinichem.fi

PRODUCT DATA Product: A dailytest pack for vacuum steam sterilizers, complies with EN ISO 11140. Dimensions: - Length - Width - Height Weight/each: -195 g, +/- 4 g Packaging: - Material: - Content: - Weight: Hard carton box and polyethylene bag, box closed with polypropylene tape 20 units/box Approximately 4 kg Usage: For testing the condition of vacuum steam sterilizers. Standard Bowie&Dicktest cycle or cycles equal to that have to be used. Also the standard cycle with pre vacuum phase at 121 oC is applicable. Notice! The final color may appear different if processed in different temperatures....