STERIS Steraffirm™ Bowie-Dick Test Packs

Description

• Test packs are calibrated to be compatible with pre-vacuum cycles operating at specific exposure temperatures or within a specified exposure temperature range (e.g., 121° C/250° F)
• Conform to the ISO 11140 (Type 2) standards
• For use in Life Sciences applications only
• Not cleared for use in healthcare facilities in the United States
• HOW STERAFFIRM BOWIE DICK TEST PACKS WORK Should be placed over the drain each day to test your pre-vacuum steam sterilizer
• During the cycle, the indicator ink will change from yellow to a blue/purple color
• After the cycle is complete, the indicator card can be removed and kept for records
• Test packs can help identify a problem before sterilization failures while helping to identify the potential source of the problem
• Benefits: Reliability - Preassembled single use test provides consistent testing of the pre-vacuum steam sterilizer cycles
• Productivity - Distinctive, total color change from yellow to a blue/purple color provides a clear indication of a successful test
• Easy to Validate - Each pack and indicator has a lot number and expiration date printed on it for easy documentation
• Efficacy - Conforms to ISO 11140 Type 2 standards
• Flexibility - Indicator can detect wet steam, superheated steam, and noncondensables in the steam supply to aid troubleshooting problems.