The Advantages TEST of JOIDENT autoclave

Vacuum Test: verifies that the vacuum necessary for the autoclave to correctly carry out the sterilization process is reached and maintained.

Bowie & Dick test (or steam penetration test into porous bodies): verifies steam penetration into porous bodies. It consists of a pack of porous material (paper) with a reactant inside that changes colour if reached by the sterilizing agent (steam), giving the test result. The pack must be positioned inside the empty sterilization chamber, in the centre of the heater. It makes it possible to understand if porous loads are being sterilized correctly.

Helix Test (or steam penetration test into hollow bodies): verifies steam penetration into hollow bodies. It consists of a small Teflon tube with a bulb at the end called “capsule” that contains a chemical agent. The instrument should be placed inside the empty sterilization chamber, in the centre of the heater. The chemical agent, if reached by the sterilizing agent (steam), changes colour, giving the test results.