ManufacturerEEP Bowie-Dick Test Pack
Product overview
Contains a Bowie-Dick indicator sheet for checking pre-vacuum steam sterilizer performance before routine loads are processed. The indicator pattern allows assessment of response uniformity. Use the test cycle and pack position specified by the product and sterilizer instructions.
Product specifications
| Product code | KRBD-200 |
|---|---|
| Brand | EEP |
| Manufacturer | Krinmed |
| Indicator type | 2 |
| Dimensions, mm | 130 × 130 |
| Units per pack | 1 |
| Shelf life, months | 48 |
| Storage temperature | 15–30°C |
Instructions for use
Select the cycle, placement and result interpretation according to this product’s instructions. A chemical indicator result alone does not establish sterility.
KRBD-200 is the complete Bowie-Dick test pack option. This format keeps the indicator within its intended pack configuration. Evaluate the internal test result, not only the illustrations printed on the carton. The carton photograph is for product identification; use the current instructions and supplied reference for acceptance decisions.
Where it fits in your workflow
Air removal testing addresses a different question from monitoring an individual instrument pack. It examines the test system response during a specified steam test cycle. This makes it useful in the equipment-checking workflow before routine processing, with the exact schedule governed by the applicable instructions and local procedure.
Practical use guide
Identify whether you are using a complete pack or a component of a compatible system. Check the test configuration, required chamber condition and prescribed position. Run the specified test programme rather than substituting a routine load cycle. At the instructed stage, retrieve and assess the indicator without changing the test assembly beforehand.
Reading and documenting the result
Assess uniformity across the entire indicator pattern using its own reference. An unexpected pattern requires investigation of the test setup and sterilizer performance. Record the cycle identifier, date, operator and result. Do not interpret a changed external package mark as the internal Bowie-Dick test result.
Practical benefits
A defined test format gives the team a consistent observation to record and discuss with technical staff. Keeping the actual result helps subsequent troubleshooting. Passing the test does not release later instrument loads and does not replace their required monitoring.
Selection questions
Confirm the sterilizer model, approved test programme and required test system before ordering. A card and a complete pack are not automatically interchangeable. Do not infer a diagnosis of a specific mechanical fault solely from one colour pattern; investigate the result using the relevant procedure.
Questions before ordering
What should I include in a technical enquiry?
Include the exact product name or code, equipment, process, packaging material and intended monitoring task. If you are replacing an existing product, provide its instructions and explain the application rather than requesting equivalence by appearance alone. Krinmed can then identify the relevant model documentation for your evaluation.
Can I use an image as the result reference?
No. Screen colour, lighting and image processing can alter the appearance of an indicator. Read an actual test against the current reference and instructions supplied for that product. Website photographs support identification and presentation; they are not a calibrated colour standard.