Steam Penetration

EXTERNAL & INTERNAL CHEMICAL INDICATORS
Steam Penetration – Air Removal
European Standard BD-Test (Process Challenge Device) The Bowie-Dick-Test is used as a functionality check of steam sterilizers to monitor air removal and steam   penetration according to EN 285 and EN 554 The Compact-PCD™ is able to simulate the characteristics of porous goods and solid loads concerning air removal and steam penetration This Bowie-Dick-Simulation-Test should only be used if porous goods (e.g. cotton packs) and solid instruments have to be sterilized