AXCPA4 – Bowie-Dick Test Sheet A4 Size
AXCPA4
Bowie-Dick Test Sheet A4 Size
| General Features | |
| Product Code | AXCPA4 |
| Classification | Type 2 |
| Process | Steam |
| Endpoint Condition | 134 °C 3,5 min / 121 °C 15 min |
| Specification | 1 test sheet |
| Color Change | Pink to Brown |
| Shelf-life | 5 years |
| Field of Use | Dental, Healthcare/Hospitals, Pharmaceutical, Laboratory |
| Regulations | ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 11140-1, ISO 11140-3, ISO 11140-4, and ISO 11140-5 Manufactured free from lead and other heavy metals. |
General Features
AXIS
Types of Chemical Indicators
Type 1: Process Indicators
- Purpose: To indicate that a sterilization process has been applied.
- Products of Type 1 include indicator tapes, labels, or tags
Type 2: Specific-Use Indicators
- Purpose: To assess the performance of the sterilizer’s vacuum and steam penetration.
- Products of Type 2 include Bowie-Dick Test Packs
Type 3: Single-Variable Indicators
- Purpose: To verify a single parameter of the sterilization process, such as temperature or time.
Type 4: Multi-variable indicators
- Purpose: To confirm that multiple parameters of the sterilization process have been met.
- Products of Type 4 include chemical indicators designed to meet the specifications of Type 4.
Type 5: Integrating Indicators (Integrators)
- Purpose: To integrate and monitor all critical parameters of the sterilization cycle.
- Products of Type 5 include chemical indicators designed to meet the specifications of Type 5.
Type 6: Emulating Indicators (Cycle Verification Indicators)
- Purpose: To simulate the most challenging conditions of the sterilization cycle.
- Products of Type 6 include chemical indicators designed to meet the specifications of Type 6.
Each type of chemical indicator serves a specific purpose and is used at different stages of the sterilization process to ensure that all conditions required for effective sterilization have been met.
