Air Removal Test/Bowie-Dick Test

Air Removal/Bowie Dick Tests help detect residual air that can impact the performance of steam sterilizers. STERIS offers different options for the Removal Tests giving you more choices to pick the test pack that meets your needs.

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Browne TST Control Helix

TST Helix

The Browne TST Control Helix is a Hollow Load Process Challenge Device (PCD) and has been developed and validated for testing the air removal (steam penetration) capability of small Type B steam sterilizers

Bowie Dick Test Pack (2310)

Bowie Dick Test Pack (2310)

A unique combination of advanced Browne Intelligent Ink Technology and the original Bowie Dick concept. The Browne 121˚C TST Bowie Dick Test Pack has a maximum plateau of 8.3 minutes. This enables the sensitivity of a 121˚C Bowie Dick Test to be comparable to that of a 134˚C Bowie Dick Test.

Bowie Dick Test Pack (2352)

Bowie Dick Test Pack (2352)

The Browne 134˚C TST Bowie Dick Test Pack has a maximum plateau of 3.5 minutes. The chemical indicator sheet at the centre of the pack shows a defined colour change from yellow to dark blue/purple when exposed to a specific combination of time, temperature, and steam.