3M Comply Bowie-Dick Test Pack
An equipment monitor used to check the daily performance of dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizers operating at 270 to 273 degrees Fahrenheit, supplied 6 packs per bag.
The 3M Comply Bowie-Dick Test Pack, catalogue number 1233LF, is an equipment monitor designed to check the performance of dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizers operating at 132 to 134 degrees Celsius, or 270 to 273 degrees Fahrenheit, on a daily basis. Running a Bowie-Dick test each day before the first processed load confirms that the sterilizer is removing air from its chamber effectively, since any residual air pocket can prevent steam from penetrating instrument packs fully and compromise sterilization.
This routine check is a standard requirement in sterile processing departments operating dynamic-air-removal sterilizers, forming part of the daily quality assurance program alongside biological and chemical indicator monitoring. The test pack is supplied 6 packs per bag, giving a facility enough stock for regular daily use across one or more sterilizers.
It suits hospital sterile processing departments, dental practices and clinics that run this class of steam sterilizer.
