Dye Penetration Testing
Dye Penetration Testing is an effective and widely used method of locating defects in pouch and tray seals. The test process places enough dye penetration solution into a package to create a 5mm deep well of dye along the seal’s inner edge. Defects and leaks in the seal area are observed by the test operator.
Detecting leaks and defects in a Sterile Barrier System or primary package of a terminally sterilized medical device package can be challenging. When properly applied (within the guidelines of ANSI/ AAMI/ISO 11607) leaks observed indicate a defect greater than 50 microns and would fail the criteria for a sterile barrier.
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(3) – TestDye Test facilities
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