With reference to the European Standard EN 285, the Bowie and Dick Test is a mandatory test for steam sterilizers. This functionality test for steam sterilizers needs to be done at the beginning of the working day. After a successful pass of the Bowie & Dick Test Pack the steam sterilizer can be released for use. The Bowie & Dick Test Pack is dedicated for porous loads in a pre-vacuum hospital steam sterilizers. It complies with EN ISO 11140-1 (Type 2) as well as EN-ISO 11140-4.
The Bowie‐dick test has following advantages:
Accurate and reproducible results
Tested against the original Bowie‐Dick Pack
Non reversible indicator
Easy and fast interpretation of color change from yellow to black
Easy documentation due to attached data input sheet
Laminated indicator prevents any interaction with ink
Ink is free of any toxic component
Paper is high quality re‐cycled paper