CliniEco Medical Bowie-Dick Test Pack — ISO 11140-5 Type 2, Daily Vacuum Check, 6-Pack

CliniEco Medical Bowie-Dick Test Pack — ISO 11140-5 Type 2, Daily Vacuum Check, 6-Pack

$24.99 CAD
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CliniEco Medical Bowie-Dick Test Pack — ISO 11140-5 Type 2, Daily Vacuum Check, 6-Pack

CliniEco Medical Bowie-Dick Test Pack — ISO 11140-5 Type 2, Daily Vacuum Check, 6-Pack

$24.99 CAD
Sale price  $24.99 CAD Regular price 
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CliniEco Medical Bowie-Dick Test Pack — ISO 11140-5 Type 2, Daily Vacuum Check, 6-Pack

Bowie-Dick test pack at $24.99 per 6-pack — the daily air-removal check your pre-vacuum sterilizer needs, with a clear blue-to-dark irreversible pass indicator. This ISO 11140-5 Type 2 test sheet is designed for the 134°C × 3.5-minute Bowie-Dick cycle and simulates a 4 kg cotton pack, so you catch air leaks and inadequate vacuum before they compromise your instruments. Same compliance logic as 3M Comply Bowie-Dick and Crosstex AirView — at a fraction of the cost.

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Product Specifications

Attribute Specification
Product Bowie-Dick Test Pack (air-removal / vacuum leak test)
Standard ISO 11140-5 Type 2 — Bowie and Dick-type test
Cycle 134°C × 3.5 minutes (simulates a 4 kg cotton pack)
Pack Size 6 test sheets per box; 30 per case (6/box × 5)
Indicator Blue → dark irreversible color change on uniform steam penetration
Composition Lead-free indicator ink (meets current environmental requirements)
Intended Use Daily morning check of pre-vacuum sterilizers in dental, veterinary and medical facilities
Canada Class Class I — distributed under CliniEco MDEL #35334

Features

  • Daily vacuum integrity check — run the first cycle of the day; a uniform color change confirms adequate air removal
  • Meets ISO 11140-5 Type 2 performance — same standard used by 3M and Crosstex BD packs
  • Simulates real load conditions — 4 kg cotton-pack equivalent challenges the sterilizer the way a full load does
  • Unmistakable result — blue sheet turns uniformly dark when steam penetration is even; patchy or absent color = air leak
  • Lead-free — safe for routine disposal
  • Easy to document — record date, cycle and result for your compliance log

Quality & Compliance

  • ISO 11140-5 Type 2 (third-party tested)
  • Manufactured in ISO 13485 facilities
  • Distributed under CliniEco Medical MDEL — licensed by Health Canada — MDEL #35334

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  • Volume discounts: 5% off over $99 · 10% off over $200 · 20% off over $300 (auto-applied at checkout)
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  • No minimum order — buy 1 box or a case (30-pack case available)

Why Clinics Choose CliniEco

  • Save 30–45% vs. 3M/Crosstex BD packs at comparable ISO 11140-5 Type 2 performance
  • Factory-direct pricing — no distributor mark-ups
  • One supplier for the full sterilization line — pouches, rolls, tape, integrators, biological indicators and BD test packs

Bulk Orders

Need the 30-pack case, private-label branding or standing monthly volume? Contact us for pallet pricing and priority restocking: Request a B2B Quote.

FAQ

Q: How often should I run a Bowie-Dick test?
A: Daily — it is the first cycle of each day in a pre-vacuum (Class B) sterilizer. It verifies air removal and vacuum integrity before instrument loads.

Q: What if the sheet does not change color evenly?
A: A patchy or incomplete color change indicates inadequate air removal — stop using the sterilizer, check seals/vacuum and run a service inspection before resuming.

Q: Is the Bowie-Dick test the same as a spore test?
A: No. The BD test checks air removal and steam penetration (physical/chemical); a biological indicator (spore test) verifies that microorganisms were killed. Both are part of a complete monitoring program — BD daily, BI weekly.

Q: Which sterilizers need a Bowie-Dick test?
A: Pre-vacuum (Class B / vacuum-assisted) steam sterilizers. Gravity-displacement (Class N) sterilizers do not require BD testing because they do not use a vacuum phase.

Q: Can I get my clinic logo on the packaging?
A: Yes — private-label branding is available on bulk orders. Ask via the B2B quote form.

💡 Pair It With Your Sterilization Routine

Combine with CliniEco Sterilization Pouches, Autoclave Tape and Biological Indicators to cover every load — or explore the full Sterilization Monitoring collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Bowie-Dick test?

A Bowie-Dick test checks for air removal and steam penetration in a prevacuum (vacuum-assisted) steam sterilizer. It detects air leaks and inadequate vacuum that could prevent sterilization of porous loads.

How often should a Bowie-Dick test be run?

Canadian dental guidelines recommend running a Bowie-Dick test daily, as the first load of the day, in every prevacuum sterilizer.

What is the difference between Bowie-Dick and a spore test?

A Bowie-Dick test is a chemical/process check run daily to verify air removal. A biological spore test (weekly) verifies that microorganisms are actually killed. Both are required for a complete monitoring program.

How many test packs are included?

Each box contains 6 Bowie-Dick test packs (Type 2 per ISO 11140-5), enough for one week of daily testing.

Is this test pack ISO 11140-5 compliant?

Yes. The test pack meets ISO 11140-5 Type 2 requirements for Bowie-Dick type tests used in steam sterilization.

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