BS 7720:1994
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Specification for non-biological sterilization indicator systems for use in the Bowie and Dick test with alternative test loads
Hardcopy , PDF
15-12-1995
English
15-09-1994
Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 General system requirements
5 Indicator system format
6 Performance
7 Packaging, labelling and instructions for use
Annexes
A (normative) Method for determining strength after
steam sterilization
B (normative) Method for the estimation of the visual
difference between the colour of the substrate and
the changed (or unchanged) indicator reagent on the
substrate
C (normative) Method of demonstrating uniform colour
change on exposure to dry saturated steam
D (normative) Method for comparing the sensitivity of
the alternative pack system to the standard test
pack when air is injected into the steam exposure
apparatus
E (normative) Method of comparing the sensitivity of
the alternative pack system to the standard test
pack when residual air is allowed to remain within
the steam exposure apparatus
F (normative) Method for determining the sensitivity
of the indicator system under exposure to dry heat
G (normative) Method for demonstrating the shelf life
of the product
H (normative) Steam exposure apparatus
J (normative) Standard test pack
K (informative) Air injection system
L (normative) Standard test cycles
Table
B.1 Values of spectral product required of the
reflectance photometer at the given values of
wavelength and illuminance
Figures
1 Example of a suitable format for additional marking
K.1 Air injection apparatus
L.1 Example of sub-atmospheric pulsing cycle
L.2 Example of sub- and super-atmospheric pulsing cycle
List of references
Specifies requirements for systems for use in combination with specified test loads in steam sterilizers for wrapped goods.
Committee |
CH/198
|
DevelopmentNote |
DRAFT FOR COMMENT 92/58870 DC
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DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
20
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PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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Status |
Superseded
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SupersededBy |
BS EN 28601:1992 | Specification for representation of dates and times in information interchange |
BS 1384-3:1985 | Photographic density measurements Specification for spectral conditions |
BS EN 22248:1993 | Complete, filled transport packages. Method for determination of resistance to vertical impact by dropping |
BS EN 20187:1993 | Paper, board and pulps. Standard atmosphere for conditioning and testing and procedure for monitoring the atmosphere and conditioning of samples |
BS 1384-4:1985 | Photographic density measurements Specification for geometric conditions for reflection density |
BS 3970-3:1990 | Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment for medical products Specification for steam sterilizers for wrapped goods and porous loads |
BS 5750-1:1987 | Quality systems Specification for design/development, production, installation and servicing |
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