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3M™ Comply™ Bowie-Dick Test Pack, 1233LF, 6 Pack/Bag, 5 Bag/Case

  • 3M ID 70200760745
  • UPC 50707387584158,30707387584154,00707387584153

Easy-to-read test sheet clearly identifies failures and can be filed for record keeping

Lead Free Ink Chemistry

Equivalent to the Bowie-Dick Towel Pack cited in AAMI.

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Highlights
  • Easy-to-read test sheet clearly identifies failures and can be filed for record keeping
  • Lead Free Ink Chemistry
  • Equivalent to the Bowie-Dick Towel Pack cited in AAMI
  • Ink is not made with lead materials
  • 3M™ Comply™ Bowie-Dick Plus Test Pack 1233LF is equivalent in performance to the Bowie-Dick Towel Pack described in ANSI/AAMI ST79
  • Two year shelf life
  • Designed for testing air-removal efficiency of 132-134˚C (270-273˚F) dynamic-air removal steam sterilizers
  • Test pack will reproducibly detect residual air in the sterilizer chamber due to air leaks, air removal failures and inadequate vacuum by testing the air removal efficiency of 132-134˚C (270-273˚F) Dynamic Air-Removal steam sterilizers
  • Indicator sheet will turn a uniform dark brown/black color except when air removal failures, such as air leaks, occur

An Equipment Monitor that is designed to monitor the performance of dynamic-air-removal 132-134˚C (270-273˚F) steam sterilizers each day. 6 packs/bag.

As an Equipment Monitor, the 3M™ Comply™ Bowie-Dick Test Pack 1233LF is designed for testing air removal efficiency of 132-134˚C (270-273˚F) dynamic-air-removal-steam sterilizers. Test packs will reproducibly detect residual air in the sterilizer chamber due to air leaks, air removal failures and inadequate vacuum. Complies to ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11140-5:2007 and are Type 2 (Category s2) Special Indicators as categorized by ISO 11140-1:2014.

Suggested applications
  • A Bowie-Dick test should be run daily on each sterilizer. Should also be used to check sterilizer performance after a major repair

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