This part of ISO 11140 specifies the requirements for chemical indicators to be used in the steam penetration test for steam sterilizers for wrapped goods, e.g. instruments and porous materials. The indicator for this purpose is a Class 2 indicator as described in ISO 11140-1.
Indicators complying with this part of ISO 11140 are intended for use in combination with the standard test pack as described in EN 285. This part of ISO 11140 does not detail requirements for the standard test pack, but specifies the performance of the indicators.
ISO 11140-3:2000 history
2007ISO 11140-3:2007/cor 1:2007 Sterilization of health care products - Chemical indicators - Part 3: Class 2 indicator systems for use in the Bowie and Dick-type steam penetration test; Technical Corrigendum 1
2007ISO 11140-3:2007 Sterilization of health care products - Chemical indicators - Part 3: Class 2 indicator systems for use in the Bowie and Dick-type steam penetration test
2000ISO 11140-3:2000 Sterilization of health care products - Chemical indicators- Part 3: Class 2 indicators for steam penetration test sheets