Description
EDM3 Bowie-Dick Type Test Packs are disposable vacuum test packs that evaluate whether a pre-vacuum steam sterilizer removes air from the chamber before steam is introduced. The test is performed daily, and the result is readable immediately after the cycle runs.
- Daily Vacuum Check - validates air removal in pre-vacuum steam sterilizers
- Immediate Read - the result is readable as soon as the test cycle finishes
- Disposable Test Packs - single-use packs with no assembly
A pre-vacuum sterilizer that cannot pull air out of the chamber cannot sterilize what is inside it, and this test is how the failure is caught. The disposable pack runs in the empty chamber, and its indicator sheet shows whether air removal was sufficient. The manufacturer specifies the test as a daily check, performed alongside the practice biological indicator program. Because the pack is disposable and pre-assembled, the daily routine is a load-and-run step rather than a towel-pack build. The test is sold as a pack of 20 tests or a case of four packs, 80 tests in total. The configuration selector states the pack format for each option.
Features and Benefits
Test Function
- Air removal validation - evaluates the vacuum system of a steam sterilizer before loads run
- Immediate result - readable right after the test cycle completes
Routine
- Daily cadence - designed for daily use with the sterilizer monitoring program
- Disposable format - single-use packs, nothing to assemble or launder
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer - EDM3
- Product Type - Bowie-Dick Type Test Pack
- Use - Pre-vacuum steam sterilizer air removal test
- Frequency - Daily
- Package - 20 tests per Pack, or 80 tests per Case (4 packs)
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Why Choose the EDM3 Bowie-Dick Type Test Packs?
The Bowie-Dick test is the daily gatekeeper for a pre-vacuum sterilizer, and a disposable pack keeps that gate cheap to run every single day. No assembly means the test actually happens on schedule.
- Catches vacuum failure early - the pack shows insufficient air removal before patient loads run - failed cycles caught before they matter
- Zero assembly - pre-assembled disposable packs replace built towel packs - a daily test that takes minutes
- Pairs with biological monitoring - the manufacturer designs it for use alongside its biological indicators - one coherent sterilizer test program
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Bowie-Dick test check?
It evaluates the vacuum system of a pre-vacuum steam sterilizer by showing whether sufficient air was removed from the chamber before steam introduction. A failed result points to a vacuum or steam delivery problem.
How often should the test run?
The manufacturer designs the test for daily use, run in the sterilizer before the day loads. It is used alongside the regular biological indicator program.
When is the result available?
Immediately. The result is readable as soon as the test cycle finishes, so the sterilizer can be cleared or pulled before the first load.
What pack sizes are sold?
Item 3980 is a pack of 20 tests, and item 3975 is a case of four packs, 80 tests in total. Pricing follows the pack format selected.
Is the test reusable?
No. Each pack is a single-use disposable test, which keeps the daily routine consistent.
