Physical and microbiological tests are performed together in steam autoclaves.
First of all, the autoclave type should be determined according to the sterilization cycle.
Autoclave sensors must be calibrated.
A leak test is performed in the autoclave to determine whether there is any leakage.
The Bowie & Dick test is performed to determine whether steam penetration occurs in porous loads.
The physical performance of the autoclave should be seen by distributing the empty temperature.
Product processes are validated with full studies (min. load and max. load) and repeated studies.
Metal, glass, liquid, etc. as a load. materials should be studied in separate programs. Autoclaves without pre-vacuum should not be used for porous loads.
Vacuum test, bowie dick test, monitoring with biological indicators should be done for routine monitoring.