Analysis of unqualified results of Bowie-Dick test for the pulse vacuum pressure steam sterilizer
- VernacularTitle:脉动真空压力蒸汽灭菌器B-D测试不合格因素分析
- Author:
Feng ZHANG
;
Jinjing WU
;
Huaying SUN
;
Linyan FANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Bowie-Dick test;
Pulse vacuum pressure steam sterilizer;
Positive result
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2003;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To study the air removal efficiency of prevacuum sterilizers.Methods: The results of Bowie-Dick(BD) tests were monitored every day using the 3M disposable BD test pack,which was placed horizontally in the bottom section of the sterilizer rack near the exhaust opening.Results: Of the 1370 BD tests conducted with 3 autoclaves,1366 showed negative results and 4 positive.Conclusion: BD tests can be used to precisely assess the efficiency of prevacuum sterilizers.
