Electronic Bowie Dick Test

The Bowie Dick test, also referred to as an air removal test or steam penetration test, is used for daily routine control of steam sterilizers (autoclaves) to verify that they perform in accordance with ISO 17665.

A safe and reliable test is important to use, as proper air removal is crucial for the performance of the steam sterilizer. Any air left in the sterilizer can impact how the steam penetrates the load and thereby the sterilization of the instruments. The Bowie Dick test is commonly used in Central Sterile Services Departments (CSSD) as part of the daily morning routine before releasing the steam sterilizer for use.

Peace of mind with SteriSense
SteriSense is a brand new and innovative Electronic Bowie Dick Test (air removal test) that is unmatched in accuracy, performance and reliability. Our Bowie Dick test provides far more insight into critical sterilization parameters than previously possible, ensuring patient safety. Unlike traditional chemical indicators, where you subjectively decide according to a change in color, SteriSense also offers an accurate report that eliminates any guess work.

Features

– Accurate, reliable and cost efficient
– Very compact size
– User-friendly and intuitive software
– Eliminates guesswork and provides an objective result
– Replaceable PCD to run several cycles in a sequence
– Verification of critical sterilization parameters beyond that of traditional methods
– Up to 1,000 test cycles between each calibration

ISO Standard Compliance: 11140-4:2007 type B1, 134 °C
3rd Party Test Institute: SAL GmbH
Type of Sterilizers: Steam Sterilizers / Autoclaves qualified for sterilization at +134 °C according to EN 285 (volume larger than 60 L) and EN ISO 17665 (moist heat autoclaves)
Measuring Principle: Piezoresistive / Electrical Resistance
Sensor Type: Strain Gauge / Pt1000
Temperature Measuring Range: 0 to +140 °C (Calibrated +25 to +140 °C)
Temperature Accuracy: +25 to +140 °C: ± 0.05 °C
Pressure Measuring Range: 10 mBar to 6 Bar
Accuracy: ± 0.25% Full Scale (± 15 mBar)
Logger Housing Material: 316L Stainless Steel
PCD Housing Material: PEEK
Operating Temperature: -20 to +150 °C
Operating Pressure: 0.001 mBar to 10 Bar ABS
Diameter: 25 mm
Length: 125 mm including PCD (30 mm)
Weight with Battery: 240 g
Memory Capacity: 40,000 Data Points / 10,000 Samples
Minimum Sample Rate: 1 Second
Maximum Sample Rate: 24 Hours
Intrinsically Safe: Ex II1GD ia IIC T3 Ga, -55 °C ≤ Tamb ≤ +105 °C
Time Accuracy: ± 5 Seconds Per 24 Hours
Battery: TSP 150L Battery
Expected Battery Lifetime: 1,000 Tests / 500 Hours (at +134 °C with Sample Rate of 1 second)