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Pouches and rolls & Chemicals Indicator

Pouches and rolls & Chemicals Indicator

Pouches and rolls & Chemicals Indicator

Product catalog summary
Overview
This document provides detailed information on tests and indicators used for controlling autoclave sterilization processes. It covers the Bowie & Dick Test, Helix Test, and Class 5 Chemical Indicators, ensuring reliable results, ease of use, and immediate information.

Tests and Indicators
  • Bowie & Dick Test: Verifies complete steam penetration in porous loads like gauze and fabrics. Classified under ISO 11140-1: Class 2.
  • Helix Test: Checks steam penetration in close lumen bodies such as turbines. Complies with EN 867-5.
  • Class 5 Chemical Indicators: Assesses sterilization effectiveness by analyzing critical variables like time, temperature, and steam presence. Classified under ISO 11140-1: Class 5.

Recommendations for Use
  • Bowie & Dick Test: Conduct daily, at the start of each shift, after autoclave displacement, or post-maintenance. Use B type cycle at 134°C for 3.5 minutes.
  • Helix Test: Similar frequency as Bowie & Dick Test. Use B type cycle at 134°C for 3.5 minutes or 121°C for 15 minutes.
  • Chemical Indicators: Use a single indicator per sterilization load. Follow B type cycle at 134°C for 3.5 minutes or 121°C for 15 minutes.

Compliance and Availability
Medical devices comply with Directive 93/42/EEC and standards EN 868-5 and ISO 11607-1. Available through FARO S.p.A. and its international branches.

Packaging Options
Offers a complete line of medical packaging for steam and ethylene oxide sterilization. Available in self-sealing pouches or rolls, made with medical-grade paper and laminated film, featuring triple welding lines and color change indicators for sterilization.
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Catalog excerpts

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A N D I N D I C AT O R S Reliability of results, ease of use and immediate information. The complete range of tests for the control of autoclave sterilization. Bowie & Dick Test, Helix Test and chemical Indicators check the correct penetration of the steam inside the sterilization load, thus ensuring an adequate operating performance. BOWIE & DICK TEST The Bowie & Dick Test verifies the complete steam penetration in the porous loads such as gauze, bandages, gowns and fabrics. Classification in accordance with ISO 11140-1: Class 2 HELIX TEST The Helix Test ascertains the correct degree of steam penetration of the bodies in close lumen, such as turbines and contra-angles. Made in accordance to EN 867-5 C L A S S 5 C H E M I C A L I N D I C AT O R S The Class 5 chemical Indicators verify the effectiveness of the sterilization process, analysing the critical variables such as time, temperature and presence of steam. Classification in accordance with ISO 11140-1: Class 5 Medical Device complies to the directive 93/42/EEC BOWIE & DICK Check the correct steam penetration in the porous bodies • Daily / At the beginning of each shift • In the event of displacement of the autoclave • After any repair or maintenance intervention • B type cycle at 134°C for 3.5 minutes HELIX TEST Check the correct steam penetration in the close lumen bodies • Daily / At the beginning of each shift • In the event of displacement of the autoclave • After any repair or maintenance intervention • B type cycle at 134°C for 3.5 minutes • B type cycle at 121°C for 15 minutes CHEMICAL INDICATORS Verify the effectiveness of the sterilization process Single indicator for packaging for each sterilization load • B type cycle at 134°C for 3.5 minutes • B type cycle

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POUCHES AND ROLLS Complete line of medical packaging for saturated steam sterilization and ethylene oxide to provide excellent and long-lasting sterile barrier to treated devices. Available in self-sealing pouches or rolls. Made with white medical-grade paper with heavy weight (60 g/m2) and blue laminated polyester and polypropylene film Triple welding line to ensure the maintenance of the sterile barrier Equipped with colour change indicators for sterilization with saturated steam and ethylene oxide (STEAM and ETO) Suitable peelability: avoid the release of paper fibres or the film-tearing when...

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