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