Simplify. Standardize. Streamline.
A lot is dependent on your steam sterilizer. You need pass/fail results quickly and definitively, without guesswork, while improving workflow. Introducing the 3M™ Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test System for steam sterilizers.
Now you can simplify, standardize and streamline your Sterile Processing department performance.
Sterilization monitoring. Without a doubt.
Simplify, standardize and streamline your Sterile Processing department performance with a digitized solution and get the best out of your team.
First-of-its-kind technology
Backed by Solventum science and innovation, it’s in a category of its own created by the FDA.
No more guesswork
Provides quick, definitive pass/fail results, removes subjective interpretations and provides more assurance and confidence.
Enhances workflow
Removes the burden of paperwork and can eliminate manual recordkeeping—save time and operate more efficiently.
Contact a Solventum representative to get started
Our team will follow up with you to discuss options for trying eBowie-Dick Test System at your facility.
Frequently asked questions
3M™ Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test 10135 meets ISO 11140-5:2007/(R)2012 and is a Type 2 (Category s2) Special Indicator as categorized by ISO 11140-1:2014.
No, the 3M™ Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test Card 10135 is equivalent in performance to the Bowie-Dick towel pack described in AAMI ST-79, which is indicated for use in sterilizers 2 cubic feet or larger.
The test card for the eBD cannot be reused, it is single use only.
3M™ Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test Card 10135 was tested on PASS and FAIL test cycles as defined by ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11140-5:2007/(R)2012.
Yes. The 3M™ Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test Card is designed for testing air removal efficiency of 132- 135°C (270- 275°F) dynamic-air-removal steam sterilizers with chamber volumes of 2 cubic feet or larger.
The 3M™ Attest™ eBD Card Holder 10135CH is designed to be re-used up to 500 times in steam sterilization cycles.
Please call the Solventum Medical Solutions Service Line at 1-800-228-3957.
Yes, the 3M™ Attest™ eBowie-Dick Auto-reader 1190 complies with CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 61010-1.
The eBowie-Dick Test System can be connected to any instrument tracking system. However, it requires a connection to be built by your instrument tracking system provider. Contact your Solventum sales representative for details on how to request this connection.
Shelf life is 15 months.
Test cards are not recyclable. The plastic 3M™ Attest™ eBowie-Dick Holder 10135CH is made from PEI (polyetherimide) and is recyclable, however recycling programs for this product may not exist in your area.
Resealed packages of 3M™ Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test Cards 10135 are best stored under normal room conditions: 59-86°F (15-30°C), <50% relative humidity.
The test cards come in two pack-outs: Catalog number 10135 contains 30 test cards. Catalog number 10135B contains 120 test cards (4 packs of 30 cards each).
The eBD system can be used as a standalone system; however, to utilize Attest Connect functionality, customers need to download Attest Connect on a local PC.
A FAIL result should be reported immediately to the supervisor and the sterilizer should not be used until it is examined for possible malfunction.