Sterilizer Tests; Sterilizer Performance Tests; Bowie And Dick Test - W&H Lisa VA131-17 Instructions For Use Manual

Sterilizer tests

CONTENTS
This section deals with the following subjects:

Sterilizer performance tests

Bowie and Dick test

Helix test
Vacuum test
Sterilizer performance tests
TESTS THAT CAN BE PERFORMED ON THE STERILIZER
Test Purpose
Bowie and Dick test Validate the sterilizer performance for textile load sterilization.
Helix test Validate the sterilizer performance for hollow items.
Vacuum test Validate the sterilizer performance in terms of:
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Bowie and Dick test
CAUTION! Follow local/national guidelines on the frequency of testing.
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efficiency of the vacuum pump
tightness of the pneumatic circuit
Reference
See "Bowie and Dick test" below.
See"Helix test" on page 48.
See "Vacuum test" on page 51.
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