The Ultimate
Electronic Bowie Dick Test
Ensure every autoclave cycle starts with confidence with SteriSense®
Reliable steam‑sterilization validation starts with a proven Air Removal - Steam Penetration Test. Ellab’s SteriSense® Electronic Bowie Dick Test delivers objective, real‑time proof that every autoclave cycle removes residual air and achieves full steam penetration, keeping you compliant and confident every day.
Get a Free DemoThe Industry Standard for Steam Sterilization Testing
The Bowie Dick Test is a required procedure for pre‑vacuum sterilizers according to GMP guidance. Residual air pockets can jeopardize sterilization quality and may result in audit issues. SteriSense® promptly detects air‑removal failures within around 60 seconds after the cycle, enabling proactive intervention before product loads are compromised.
Ensure the performance of your steam sterilizers with SteriSense®:
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Ellab provides us with one of the most reliable data loggers and intuitive software. With the accomplishments of a top-class service provider with excellent customer service, Ellab is not only a supplier of measuring technology, but rather a center of proficiency for the increasingly challenging tasks within the field of thermal process validation.
Unmatched Accuracy and Compliance
Our electronic Bowie Dick test stands out for its ultra-compact design, advanced analytics, and ease of use. The system is ISO 11140-4 compliant, supports up to 1,000 test cycles between calibrations, and provides detailed digital reports for audit readiness.
Ellab delivers reliable, objective, and fully traceable sterilization verification, minimizing downtime, maximizing compliance.
Key Features and Specs
- ISO 11140-4:2007 type B1, B2, B3 compliant
- For 121 °C and 134 °C steam sterilizers
- Temperature range: 0 to +140 °C (calibrated +25 to +140 °C)
- Temperature accuracy: ±0.05 °C
- Pressure range: 10 mBar to 6 Bar
- Pressure accuracy: ±0.25% Full Scale (±15 mBar)
- Logger housing: 316L stainless steel
- PCD housing: PEEK
- Memory: 40.000 data points
- Battery: up to 1,000 tests / 500 hours at +134 °C
Tailored Solutions for Every Sterilization Need
Ellab’s SteriSense® measures all critical sterilization parameters from temperature to pressure, and vacuum pulses, with high precision. The interchangeable Process Challenge Device (PCD) allows for multiple test cycles in sequence, minimizing downtime and resource use.
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Chamber temperature (Pt1000 sensor)
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PCD core temperature
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Chamber pressure (piezoresistive sensor)
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Vacuum pulse detection
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Non-condensable gas (NCG) analysis
SteriSense® goes beyond routine compliance: It's a powerful tool for continuous improvement. By capturing and storing granular sterilization data across cycles, departments can track trends, compare equipment performance, and preemptively identify deviations before they cause downtime.
Intuitive Software for Effortless Compliance
Ellab’s user-friendly ValSuite® software automates data collection, analysis, and reporting. It supports 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, generates objective pass/fail results, and provides secure, easily exportable reports for audits and quality assurance.
A Global Partner for Compliance and Confidence
In regulated life science environments, compliance is the foundation of product safety, operational continuity, and patient trust. Ellab brings together equipment, expertise, and services to support your entire compliance life cycle. From commissioning and qualification to calibration and ongoing monitoring, we help you strengthen control, safeguard data integrity, and maintain consistent audit readiness across sites.
- Specialized Knowledge: In-depth expertise in validation, monitoring, and calibration.
- Global Presence: Local teams across 40+ countries, offering regional GMP and regulatory guidance.
- Comprehensive Support: From accredited calibrations and rental services to SOP optimization and ongoing maintenance.
- Trusted Collaboration: Partnering with leading pharma and biotech innovators to ensure compliance and audit-readiness.
Together, we build confidence through collaboration and compliance, every day, everywhere.
Take Your Processes to the Next Level
Ellab provides end-to-end solutions for process validation and monitoring, ensuring seamless integration and compliance across your sterilization lifecycle. Partner with us for comprehensive, audit-ready sterilization validation.
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