Six Current Methods for Monitoring The Effectiveness of Sterilization④

BD test (★★★☆☆)

The BD test is the short name for the Bowie-Dick Test, which is used to evaluate the cold air discharge and saturated steam penetration of sterilizers.

The BD test should not be performed in a "cold chamber" state when the device is first started each day, as it does not reflect normal working conditions nor the design requirements of the BD test pack, potentially causing misleading results. It is advisable to run a preheating program before conducting the BD test.

If the BD test fails, the equipment should be inspected, and the issue resolved before retesting until a pass is achieved.

BD test packs are relatively expensive and are typically purchased by clinics for testing.