STERIS Dart™ Daily Air Removal Test

Features:

• Disposable
• Preassembled Single Use test
• Functions as a AAMI Bowie Dick type test
• Light weight and compact
• Indicator strip can be kept as a permanent record
• Lot number and expiration date on each test

Benefits:

• Eliminates the need to construct test packs while providing consistent quality
• Non-uniform color change provides an immediate indication of inadequate air removal from the sterilizer chamber during the cycle
• Eliminates the need for bulky towels or wrappers
• Documentation of the efficacy of the sterilizer to record removed air from the pack
• Traceability and recognition of expired packs at time of use
• Used in monitoring healthcare steam sterilizers.
• Meets ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11140-4 requirements for Type 2 Air Removal Indicator Systems and operates at 270 to 274°F/132 to 134°C with an exposure time of 3.5 to 4.0 minutes.
• Easy to use.
• Users can eliminate waste associated with paper box products.
• Compact barrel design creates a barrier to air removal and steam penetration.
• Special record forms are included for convenience

User Process:

• Placed directly into an otherwise empty steam sterilizer chamber and does not require a retaining device.
• Optional tie is provided for suspension of the DART test.
• During processing, steam must displace the air through the blue heat sink and then within the restricted transparent chamber of the chemical indicator.
• Results are immediately visible through the clear vial.
• A uniform color change from yellow to black indicates that all the air was removed and replaced by steam.
• When the test is completed, simply snap off the window, slide out the chemical indicator, and record the results.