Sterilization test kit 15.100 series

Bowie-Dick

With reference to the European Standard EN 285, the Bowie & Dick Helix Test is a mandatory test for steam sterilizers. This functionality test for steam sterilizers needs to be done at the beginning of the working day. After a successful pass of the Bowie & Dick Helix Test the steam sterilizer can be released for use. The Bowie & Dick Helix Test Set is dedicated for hollow loads in a bench top sterilizer class B. Compared to the BD Test Pack (porous loads) the Bowie & Dick Helix Test simulates a hollow instrument and generates a bigger challenge for the steam sterilizer and the steam sterilization process. The Helix strips are in complies with EN ISO 11140-1 (Type 2) as well EN 867. The Bowie & Dick Helix Test has following advantages: Accurate and reproducible results Tested against the original Bowie‐Dick Pack by an independent micro‐biological laboratory Easy documentation of the self adhesive indicator strip Best interpretation of color change from yellow to black No waste like with Test Packs Ink is free of any toxic component Cost effective compared to Test Packs commercially priced