Product type: KBD8948X Bowie‑Dick Test Card Kit (includes chemical indicator card + reusable stainless‑steel holder)
Main application: Monitoring the effectiveness of air removal in vacuum‑assisted steam sterilizers; ensures proper pre‑vacuum phase performance
Key benefit: Provides clear color change (purple → green) to confirm adequate air removal; heterogeneous color change (presence of purple) indicates air removal problems
Technology / differentiator:
Bowie‑Dick Test Card Type 2 chemical indicator (ISO 11140‑1, ISO 11140‑4)
Designed for cycles: 3.5 min at 134 °C or 4 min at 132 °C
One‑side laminated cardboard card (89 × 48 × 0.33 mm) with writable back for cycle recording
Reusable stainless‑steel holder (BD8948H) with protective coating; dimensions: base 133.2 × 72.4 mm, height 42.7 mm, upper slot 93 × 53.5 mm
Eco‑friendly 100% toxic heavy‑metal free formulation
Compatibility / usage environment: Designed exclusively for vacuum‑assisted steam sterilization; not suitable for gravity displacement cycles, EO, dry heat, or other sterilization methods; ideal for healthcare, food, pharmaceutical and medical device industries