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 or after changing shifts.

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 ISO 11140-4 and EN ISO 11140-6.

Key Features:

• Accurate and reproducible results
• Tested against the original Bowie‐Dick Pack
• 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