A-A-30161
May 28, 1992
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
TEST PACK, AIR REMOVAL
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description.
This commercial item description describes a disposable test pack used to test the air removal from prevacuum steam sterilizers (Bowie-Dick Test).
Salient characteristics. These test packs are to be equivalent, as shown in scientific experiments, to the reusable test pack described in guidelines established by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The test pack consists of layers of materials resistant to the passage of air and a pressure sensitive indicator used to interpret the results. A satisfactory test is indicated by the complete and uniform color change of the pressure sensitive indicator. The test pack provides a reliable and sensitive measure to detect air leaks, pump malfunctions and other vacuum failures that could adversely affect the sterilization process.
Instructions on use, placement in the sterilizer, operation of the sterilizer, operation of the sterilizer and interpretation of the test results are to be provided with each test pack or in the shipping container.
The test pack shall be plainly marked with the manufacturer’s name and product number. Other acceptable markings include instructions for use and interpretation of test results. Markings shall not be affected by the sterilization process.
The test pack shall be free of dirt, grease, or loose foreign matter.
Workmanship. The test pack shall be free from defects which detract from its appearance or impair its serviceability.
Unit. Packaged (PG). One packaged containing 50 to 80 test packs usually provided by the manufacturer as commercial practice, constitutes one unit. Unit shall be stated in the solicitation.
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