Solventum Launches Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test System, Revolutionizing Sterilization Assurance

March 12, 2025 – Minneapolis, MN – Solventum, a leader in infection prevention and sterilization monitoring, has unveiled the Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test System, a cutting-edge innovation designed to enhance sterilization assurance in healthcare facilities. The new electronic test system provides precise, real-time monitoring for pre-vacuum steam sterilizers, improving the efficiency and accuracy of sterilization verification processes.

Advancing Sterile Processing with Digital Innovation

Traditional Bowie-Dick tests rely on chemical indicators to assess air removal and steam penetration in sterilizers. However, the new Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test System integrates electronic sensors and advanced data tracking to provide immediate pass/fail results with greater reliability. This innovation eliminates the subjectivity of interpreting chemical test sheets, reducing errors and enhancing patient safety.

“Our goal is to equip sterile processing departments with the latest technology to improve workflow efficiency and accuracy,” said Dr. Emily Carter, Director of Product Development at Solventum. “The Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test System is designed to provide instant digital feedback, ensuring that sterilization equipment functions at optimal levels before processing surgical instruments.”

Addressing Industry Challenges

The launch of this system comes in response to increasing regulatory demands for sterility assurance in hospitals and surgical centers. Regulatory agencies such as the Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) emphasize the need for precise sterilization validation methods. The Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test System offers a solution by automatically recording test results, reducing paperwork, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Sterile processing professionals have welcomed the innovation, citing its potential to streamline daily operations and minimize human error. “This system reduces our workload by providing clear, electronic documentation of sterilizer performance,” said Mark Stevenson, a sterile processing supervisor at St. Luke’s Medical Center. “It takes the guesswork out of testing and ensures our instruments are safe for patient use.”

Future of Sterile Processing Technology

Solventum’s commitment to advancing infection prevention continues with ongoing research into digital monitoring solutions for sterilization processes. The company plans to expand its Attest™ product line to include more electronic monitoring systems for healthcare environments.

The Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test System is expected to be available for purchase in Q2 2025, with training sessions offered to healthcare facilities nationwide. For more information, visit Solventum’s official website.

Citations:

• Solventum. (2025). Introducing the Attest™ eBowie-Dick Test System: A New Era in Sterile Processing. Retrieved from solventum.com
• Joint Commission. (2024). Sterilization Monitoring Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities. Retrieved from jointcommission.org
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). (2024). Compliance Requirements for Sterile Processing Departments. Retrieved from cms.gov